New Delhi: 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:
Feb 10, 2020 12:58 (IST)
Students hold a meeting with the management
"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.
Feb 10, 2020 12:56 (IST)
Many students on the college page, "speakupgargi", have blamed the union and the administration for "failing" to protect students and even demanded the resignation of the college principal.
Feb 10, 2020 12:00 (IST)
The girls said no action was taken: Rekha Sharma, NCW Chairperson
"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.
Feb 10, 2020 11:36 (IST)
Aam Aadmi Party Leader Sanjay Singh gives Zero Hour Notice over Gargi College incident
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."