New Delhi, May 19 -- The National Commission for Women on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of extremely serious media reports regarding the alleged prolonged gang rape, blackmail, sexual exploitation, and subsequent suicides of two sisters in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Following the development, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote a formal letter to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) of Rajasthan, directing them to ensure impartial legal and time-bound action in the matter. It also asked to submit a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days.

"The Commission has sought details on the provisions invoked in the FIR, arrest of all accused, current status of the investigation, digital and forensic evidence, allege...