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After a rape victim self-immolated herself along with a man outside Supreme Court premises yesterday, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognisance of the issue, seeking a detailed report by the DG, UP Police. It is pertinent to mention that before the woman set herself on fire, she was live on her Facebook page along with a man, narrating her plight via broadcast on social media.

The Chairperson, Ms. Rekha Sharma, NCW has also sought explanation on the action taken to provide security to the victim & asked for action against erring police officers for dereliction of duty.

Sharma has also written to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi to conduct a separate inquiry in the matter on the basis of provisions of the law. "NCW has also asked to provide all necessary medical and financial assistance to the woman and the man currently undergoing treatment in Delhi," a press release by NCW states.

The woman in the video can be seen making alligations against rape accused Bahujan Samajwadi Party leader, Atul Rai from Uttar Pradesh.

The woman can also be heard alleging that Uttar Pradesh Police has been declaring her character less.

Several other allegations have also been made against an MP MLA Judge, Prayagraj along with other officers of the UP Police.

They said that they were being pressurised by several political leaders and are being harassed by the 'Bahubali's'. 

The man who was also part of the Facebook Broadcast said,
"Ye log bohot zyada khatarnak log hai...ab honey trap me fasa rahe hai...ye asan nahi hai in logon k liye or na ab asan hoga."