Pune, May 4 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault and murder of the minor girl in Nasrapur, and called for immediate and strict action in the case. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar condemned the incident as "deeply distressing" and a "blot on humanity", stating that the brutal crime has shaken society. She said the Commission has written to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), urging it to intervene and ensure prompt action. The Commission stressed that cases involving minors must be handled with utmost sensitivity and closely monitored. It has recommended that the matter be pursued under stringent provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), and tracked from the filing of the chargesheet through proceedings in a fast-track special court to ensure time-bound justice. In a statement, the NCW said that the "heinous" crime raises serious concerns about the safety of young girls and constitutes a grave violation of children's rights. The Commission added that it is in touch with the police to ensure there are no lapses in the investigation....