Patiala, Sept. 25 -- Taking suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape of a 16-year-old national-level cyclist at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought the immediate tracing and arrest of the accused, a foreign coach. In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission said chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar had already written to the concerned authorities seeking a time-bound investigation. The NCW has also sought the preservation of digital and forensic evidence and strict action. It has sought an action-taken report from Patiala police within seven days. The commission has further sought an inquiry into any lapses on the part of the institution and asked the authorities to provide security, legal aid, medical assistance and psychological support to the minor and her family. The development comes days after Patiala police registered an FIR against a 34-year-old coach from Kazakhstan following a complaint by the minor, who alleged that the incident took place on September 13 at the residential quarter allotted to the coach near the girls' hostel on the NIS campus. The girl approached the police on September 18, following which a case was registered at Civil Lines police station under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and relevant provisions of the BNS. The accused, identified in police reports as Maxat Ayazbayev, had left the NIS premises by the time the police were informed....