Dharamshala, April 18 -- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the murder of a 19-year-old girl in Mandi's Sarkaghat and has sought an action taken report (ATR) from Himachal Police within seven days. The commission said the incident raises serious concerns about the safety of girls in-and-around educational institutions. The victim, Siya Guleria, a college student, was murdered on Monday morning while she was on her way to college. According to reports, an assailant intercepted her and slit her throat with a sickle. He also stabbed her multiple times in the neck and arm, causing her to collapse and die on thespot. He was later arrested and a murder case was registered against him. Condemning the incident in a statement, the commissionsaid, "The commission has strongly condemned this reprehensible act and expressed deep anguish. The chairperson has directed the Director General of Police, Himachal, to ensure a thorough and time-bound investigation, forensic examination, and protection to the victim's family. A detailed ATR has been sought within sevendays." While the investigation into the incident is underway, the police are yet to determine the motive behind the crime. "The investigation is being done thoroughly. We will reach a conclusion soon," said Vinod Kumar, Mandi superintendent of police....