India, April 16 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday said it has taken "serious note" of the alleged molestation of women during last week's large scale violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district when Muslims were protesting against the Waqf Amendment Act.

"This (the action) follows reports of several women enduring horrific molestation during the unrest in Mandirpara area of Dhuliyan, Murshidabad district," the NCW said in a statement.

A four-member NCW inquiry committee, led by chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, will visit Samserganj, Jafrabad and other affected areas on April 19, the commission said.

"The violence has led to the exodus of hundreds of women, many of whom were forced to cross the Bhagirathi River in sear...