In Tarn Taran, Punjab, a 55-year-old woman was reportedly assaulted and paraded semi-naked by her son's in-laws after he married against the bride's parents' wishes. The incident, which took place in Valtoha village on March 31, has led to the arrest of four accused. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tarn Taran Ashwani Kapoor confirmed the arrests, stating the marriage was a court marriage that went against the girl's family's wishes. The National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Rekha Sharma, has taken suo motu cognizance of the case, expressing deep disturbance over the incident. Political figures, including Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and BJP leader SS Channy, have condemned the incident, with Channy criticizing the AAP government in Punjab for failing to protect women's rights.
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#WATCH | On the Tarn Taran incident, NCW Chief Rekha Sharma says, "... Nobody came forward to help her- neither the police nor the locals. This is a shocking incident and NCW has taken a suo moto cognizance of the matter. I am sending a member to enquire into the matter. If the… https://t.co/kzw1zI5PKF
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#WATCH | Chandigarh: On the Tarn Taran incident, BJP leader SS Channy says, "... The current AAP government in Punjab has failed to protect the rights of women. Moreover, ever since the incident occurred, no one took any action. The woman has been running from pillar to post but… https://t.co/S1YxXk1Pym
#WATCH | Bathinda, Punjab: On the Tarn Taran incident, Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal says, "Condemnation of this incident in the strongest of words will not suffice. The way the modesty of our women is being played with on the streets is shameful. Our gurus have… https://t.co/VP2OHwtlYR
#Punjab | The assault and semi-naked parade of a 55-year-old woman is appalling: @NCWIndia Chairperson, Rekha Sharma takes suo motu cognisance in the matter. https://t.co/pSop6Gajaq
National Commission for Women acknowledges the Tarn Taran incident and tweets, "Deeply disturbed by the horrifying incident in Tarn Taran's Valtoha village, Punjab. The assault and semi-naked parade of a 55-year-old woman is appalling. Honourable Chairperson NCW Rekha Sharma has… https://t.co/qX7E1noQYm https://t.co/HVWlZ6DHTV
Deeply disturbed by the horrifying incident in Tarn Taran's Valtoha village, Punjab. The assault and semi-naked parade of a 55-year-old woman is appalling. Honourable Chairperson NCW @sharmarekha has taken suo motu cognisance in the matter and has directed DGP Punjab to take…
#WATCH | Punjab: A woman was allegedly molested and paraded in the streets of Tarn Taran half-naked. Three accused in the case have been arrested. SSP Tarn Taran Ashwani Kapoor says, "... The victim woman's son fell in love with a girl and married her in court. The girl's family… https://t.co/szzywiraAG
#WATCH | Punjab: A woman was molested and paraded in the streets of Tarn Taran half-naked. Three accused in the case have been arrested. SSP Tarn Taran Ashwani Kapoor says, "... The victim woman's son fell in love with a girl and married her in court. The girl's family was… https://t.co/LcSzEtgegh
A 55-year-old woman was reportedly assaulted and paraded semi-naked by her son's in-laws in Valtoha village, Tarn Taran on March 31, after he got married against the wishes of the bride's parents, police said on Saturday. Details here: https://t.co/nRsYJQTWn4 https://t.co/oqWY1PJRua
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