Mysuru, April 13 -- Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Chairperson of State Commission for Women has exhorted women not to hesitate to lodge complaints against atrocities. "Whenever you experience or witness atrocities, have the courage to go to the nearest Police Station and lodge a complaint," she suggested.

Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary was speaking after inaugurating International Women's Day celebrations at Maharani's College, on JLB Road in city yesterday.

"Women must speak about atrocities committed on them including domestic violence and should not hesitate to call women helpline and lodge a complaint. Women activists and the general public can also lodge complaints about atrocities on women. The name of the complainant will be kept confide...