Panchkula, July 31 -- The Haryana State Women Commission has taken strong cognisance of the alleged sexual abuse and prolonged torture of a minor girl in Panipat, directing the district police to immediately arrest the accused stepmother and her minor son and ensure a thorough investigation into the case.

Haryana State Women Commission Chairperson Usha Priyadarshini said the Commission has sought prompt action from the Panipat Police after reports emerged of a shocking incident in which a minor girl was allegedly subjected to inhuman abuse for nearly six months.

According to the allegations, the girl's stepmother forced her own minor son to sexually assault the child. The victim was also allegedly stripped, confined in a room on several o...