NCW condemns half-naked parade of woman in Tarn Taran, Punjab; BJP criticizes AAP Government

A distressing incident emerged from Valtoha village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district where a 55-year-old woman was allegedly subjected to humiliation and assault. The National Commission for Women (NCW) swiftly reacted, terming it "deeply disturbing" and "appalling". The incident unfolded after the woman's son married a girl against her family's wishes, leading to a horrific retaliation.

Outcry and call for action

NCW Chairperson, Rekha Sharma, condemned the lack of intervention by authorities or locals during the incident. She urged the Punjab Director General of Police to act promptly against the perpetrators. Expressing concern over the inaction, Sharma announced NCW's intervention and threatened to escalate the matter to the Election Commission of India if justice wasn't served.

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The incident occurred on March 31 but gained attention after videos circulated on social media. According to the victim, her 19-year-old son's marriage provoked the girl's family, who instigated the assault to "teach a lesson". The victim recounted how she was attacked, with one of the assailants grabbing her by the hair while others stripped and assaulted her. The timely arrival of her husband and neighbors forced the attackers to flee.

Arrests made, outrage continues

The Tarn Taran police swiftly arrested four individuals, including a woman, in connection with the case. The arrested individuals were identified as Kulwinder Kaur, Gurcharan Singh, Sharanjit Singh alias Sunny, and another person known as Sunny. Police assured further investigation and promised to bring all remaining culprits to justice.

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The incident sparked political backlash, with the BJP criticizing the Punjab government for its failure to protect women's rights. BJP leader SS Channy demanded the resignation of the Punjab Chief Minister and the Chairperson of Punjab Commission for Women. Similarly, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal condemned the AAP government's inaction and emphasized the need for strong condemnation and action against such atrocities. She highlighted the shameful disregard for women's safety under the AAP-led government in Punjab.