Woman allegedly set on fire in Dimapur: NCW seeks action taken report from Nagaland police

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought an action taken report from Nagaland police after reports claimed that a woman was set on fire by her husband in Dimapur.

According to media reports, a 24-year-old woman and a member of Nagaland Domestic Workers Union (NDWU), was set on fire by her husband at their home in Dimapur.

Expressing concern over the matter, the NCW sought an action taken report from Nagaland DGP TJ Longkumer on Thursday.

"Considering the gravity of the matter, it is requested that the matter may be investigated and the Commission may be apprised about the actions taken in the matter," NCW member Soso Shaiza said in a letter to Longkumer.

-PTI