Nagaland State Commission for Women flags ‘deeply concerning trend’ of violence against women

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) has condemned the recent incidents of violence against women in the state, describing them as a reflection of “a deeply concerning trend in our society."

• In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the commission highlighted two specific incidents as examples.
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• “The physical assault on a nurse on duty by a patient attendant named Njilo Tep on April 18 at Tseminyu is an appalling act of aggression against a frontline health worker.

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• “Similarly, the assault on a female staff member at Moon Bakery by the proprietor on April 16 near Zion Hospital is equally reprehensible and unacceptable,” it stated.
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• The NSCW urged all district administrations and law enforcement agencies to "ensure strict enforcement and monitoring of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act)" within their jurisdictions.

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• Furthermore, the commission demanded complete compliance with the POSH Act, mandating that all workplaces with more than 10 employees—whether government, private, or organisational—establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) as per the Act's guidelines.
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• The NSCW reiterated its commitment to advocating for safer environments for women and ensuring justice and accountability in all cases of violence and harassment.