The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday recommended academic relief and enhanced safety measures for the 23-year-old medical student allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur to prevent disruption in her education and ensure her well-being.

Expressing deep anguish over the incident, the commission's chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, sent a set of recommendations to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, emphasising the urgent need to address the trauma-induced academic disruption faced by the survivor, a statement said.

The recommendations follow a fact-finding visit by NCW member Archana Majumdar to Durgapur.

"As the victim may miss her upcoming examination due to trauma, the National Medical Commission (NMC) and university authorities should

See Full Page