Jharkhand: NCW chief flags 536 pending cases, seeks accountability in Nisha Bhagat death

Ranchi, Nov 11 (UNI) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar today expressed concern over cases of violence against women in Jharkhand, saying the Commission had taken suo motu cognisance of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat's death and would take necessary steps to ensure justice. Addressing the media in Ranchi, Rahatkar said the Commission had directed the state authorities to provide all information related to the investigation within the stipulated time. She said Bhagat's parents had made serious allegations and sought justice, which the Commission was examining. Rahatkar said she had visited Gumla and met Bhagat's parents to hear…