Guwahati, Aug. 30 -- In her first public outreach since being appointed chairperson of the Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) earlier this month, former MLA and renowned actress Angoorlata Deka went live on Facebook on Saturday evening, addressing pressing issues of gender based violence.

Deka, who assumed the role on August 5, highlighted the influx of complaints related to dowry and domestic violence pouring into her office since she joined.

Expressing deep concern, Deka described the heartbreaking sight of women bearing physical marks of abuse on their bodies.

"It is very sorrowful to see women showing physical marks of abuse on their body. I will help the helpless," she stated emphatically.

She urged a balanced approach to fa...