India, March 14 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner following reports that a woman from Manipur was allegedly attacked in south Delhi after confronting a group of boys over offensive and racially abusive remarks.

The NHRC stated that it took suo motu cognisance of media coverage regarding the alleged incident, which reportedly occurred on March 8 in the Malviya Nagar area.

Reports say the woman was taking photographs with a friend at a local park when a group of boys allegedly made lewd and racially insensitive comments. Upon objecting, she was reportedly physically assaulted.

The Commission has directed the police to provide a detailed update within two weeks, inclu...