Ranchi, Nov. 15 -- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) member Asha Lakra on Sunday said that the panel will take cognisance of the rape allegations against Congress MLA Bhushan Bara if any harassment is found to have been committed against a tribal girl.

Speaking to ANI, Lakra also stated that the commission will issue directions to the state government for further action to ensure justice for the victim.

"The Commission is aware of the incident and has taken note of the information received through the media. If any form of harassment is committed against a tribal person, particularly a girl, the Commission will take cognisance of it. We will issue necessary directions to the state government for further action so that the ...