New Delhi, April 10 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a reported incident involving the alleged gang rape of a woman by her husband and his associates in Hyderabad.

In a statement, the Commission termed the incident "deeply disturbing" and said that the alleged assault of a newlywed woman by persons known to her constitutes a grave violation of dignity, bodily autonomy, and the sanctity of marriage.

"The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a deeply disturbing report regarding the alleged gang rape of a woman by her husband and his associates in Hyderabad. The incident, involving the alleged assault of a newlywed woman by persons closest to her, constitutes a grave...