NCW calls for inquiry, seeks report from DGP over Kallakurichi issue

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to the Tamil Nadu Director-General of Police seeking a fair and impartial enquiry into the allegations that “C. Arul Vignesh, MLA from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, sent obscene WhatsApp messages to J.E. Padmaja, District Collector, Kallakurichi.”

The NCW in a social media post said its chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the DGP, Tamil Nadu, seeking a “fair and impartial enquiry into the allegations, including examination of the representations reportedly made by the District Collector to senior officials and the action taken thereon.”

The Commission, which took suo motu cognisance of a media report, has called for the preservation and examination of relevant digital evidence and emphasised that the matter must be investigated without any political or external influence, irrespective of the position held by the person concerned, according to its social media post.

“The Commission has sought a detailed Action Taken Report (ATR) within seven days. The dignity, safety and security of women public officials must be upheld without exception. No position or influence can place anyone above accountability for alleged harassment or misconduct,” it said.