India, Nov. 14 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the November 4 incident at Naigaon railway station, in which a 20-year-old woman was allegedly molested and pushed off a local train, resulting in the amputation of her left arm below the elbow.

"No woman should have to suffer violence for speaking up against harassment. The safety of women in public transport is non-negotiable, and accountability must be ensured," NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Friday, after coming across media reports about the incident.

The commission has sought a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days from the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP), covering particulars of the probe, legal action t...