Kolkata: It is the collective responsibility of the police, administration, society and institutions to ensure a secure environment for every woman at all times, National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Sunday in the aftermath of the Durgapur gang-rape incident.

Rahatkar reposted a NCW social media post on the Commission’s action in the case and said, “The safety of women is paramount, and the Commission is ensuring that justice is delivered swiftly. The Chairperson stated that while adherence to hostel rules is essential, women’s safety cannot be conditional.”

The NCW Chairperson’s remarks on secure environment for women “at all times” hold significance in light of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s comment on Sunday that girls should not be all

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