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DCW organises car rally to take Narela woman home

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 13 2017 | 8:50 PM IST
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) today organised a car rally to take home a women who was allegedly beaten up by locals for helping authorities unearth an illicit liquor racket in Narela area.
The woman was discharged from hospital today. She was first taken to Rajghat where she offered prayers before heading home.
Over 400 vehicles and thousands of women from across the city assembled at Rajghat to take her home.
"We appeal to people to join the campaign by giving missed call at 9313-181-181 and send information on illegal liqour and drugs trade through whatsapp. The identity of those providing information to the commission shall be kept secret," DCW chief Swati Maliwal said.
Last week, the woman was allegedly assaulted for helping the DCW and police unearth an illicit liquor racket
Terming the incident as "shocking and shameful", Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had sought intervention from Lt Governor Anil Baijal and demanded action against local policemen who were allegedly colluding with those running the racket.
Police have registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code against those who assaulted the woman.

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First Published: Dec 13 2017 | 8:50 PM IST

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