The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of alleged sexual assault on students of Delhi's Gargi College for women by some unidentified men during their annual cultural fest last week. A team of the Commission visited the college on Monday amid the protest rally by the students.
Few students from the all-girls college alleged that they were sexually assaulted on campus during their annual cultural fest, 'Reverie', this week by men who forced their way in while security guards, while the police posted in the area did nothing.
A group of drunken men reportedly entered the college affiliated to Delhi University and manhandled the students.
"I can't confirm the allegations of molestation but a large group of drunken men had dropped in and manhandled students," a student requesting anonymity told news agency IANS.
Here are the Highlights of protests at Gargi College:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said misbehavior with women students at Gargi College was "extremely unfortunate".
Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Monday termed the alleged assault on the students of Gargi College "disgusting", saying fests give an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity and talent.
What happened in #Gargi festival is disgusting!
- Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 10, 2020
Such fests r opportunities to celebrate the cultural diversity & talent in Delhi. But the obvious anti-social elements saw this fest as another chance to inflict harassment & violence on students! https://t.co/CqaSjdiswN
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" on Monday said outsiders were behind the alleged molestation of students at an all-women college in Delhi and the administration of the institute has been told to take action.
Swati Maliwal, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chief: We are investigating the matter and issuing notices to Delhi Police & college administration. Action should be taken against those who did this and those who protected them. https://t.co/j86ROMak47 pic.twitter.com/6IuUNfZo0o
- ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2020
"We have put our demands before the management. The principal and proctor have asked for an hour. We are now waiting for their response," a student told news agency IANS, adding they are continuing the protest.
Delhi: Delhi Commission For Women Chief Swati Maliwal arrives at Gargi College. Students of Gargi College have alleged sexual assault by outsiders. pic.twitter.com/5ShAcgQRrd
- ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2020
"I read on social media that girls were molested and there was no step taken by the administration. I have sent a team and they wanted to talk principal and police. The girls said no action was taken," Rekha Sharma, NCW Chairperson said.
Delhi Police have begun a probe into the matter of alleged harassment and sexual abuse of female students in the college by a number of unidentified men during the fest on February 6.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday gave a Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over "indecent behaviour with students of Delhi's Gargi college during the college's annual festival."
Delhi: A team of National Commission for Women (NCW) arrives at Gargi College. Students of Gargi College have alleged sexual assault by outsiders. https://t.co/rVo3VFnLiu pic.twitter.com/wiekjF76zN
- ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2020
