NCW to take action for revealing Hathras victim's identity

National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma has warned the people who had revealed the Hathras victim's identity about the likelihood of action against them. He stated that once the report is clear the Commission will give notice to those who have revealed the victim's identity.

Lucknow: After few raised questions over the legality of BJP's IT Cell chief Amit Malviya sharing the identity of the 19-year-old alleged Hathras gang-rape victim who succumbed to injuries, the National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma said it will send notice to all those who shared the identity

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Sharma said that it was illegal and unfortunate for Bharatiya Janata Party IT Cell head Amit Malviya to have shared a video on Twitter of the 20-year-old victim.

She not only pointed out Malviya, but also Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker and many others who revealed the identity of the victim on social media and at Jantar Mantar during protests.

Sharma further stated that the report is not clear on rape and the Court has also taken Suo Motu cognizance.

"Once it's clear, NCW will give notice to everyone. I have details of each and every person putting pictures on social media or on posters," she added.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a CBI investigation into the alleged gang-rape and death of the girl.

It is to be mentioned here that Section 228A of the IPC makes disclosure of the identity of the victim of certain offences, including rape, punishable with imprisonment of a term which may extend to two years and a fine.