The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned Birbhum Superintendent of Police, Amandeep, to appear in person at its New Delhi office on July 1, 2025, over alleged reluctance and negligence in investigating a criminal case against TMC strongman Anubrata Mondal.

Mondal, former TMC Birbhum district president, is accused of abusing and threatening Bolpur police station’s Inspector-in-Charge, Liton Haldar. In an audio clip that went viral on social media, Mondal was heard using obscene language and issuing rape threats against the officer’s mother and wife. Following widespread criticism, including from within his party, Mondal issued a public apology.

A case was registered against him under sections 224/132/75/351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), based on Haldar’s written complaint. However, the NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and expressed concern over the police’s alleged inaction. The Commission has directed the SP or, in his absence, the Additional SP or SDPO of Bolpur to appear with the full case docket, including the FIR, GD entries, medical and forensic reports, videographic evidence and all related communications with the Magistrate.

In its letter, the NCW criticized the rationale given by the police for not uploading the FIR, citing its “sensitive nature.” The Commission referred to the Supreme Court judgment in *Youth Bar Association vs. Union of India*, which mandates the upload of FIRs online unless they pertain to certain sensitive offences and require approval by a DySP or above. NCW has asked for written proof of such a declaration and the official communication with the Magistrate.

Further, the Commission expressed dissatisfaction with the sections invoked in the FIR, calling them inadequate given the seriousness of the allegations. It also questioned the delay in receiving forensic reports and the absence of a medical certificate in the case file, directing the SP to expedite both.

NCW warned that failure to comply with its directive and submit the required documents could lead to further legal action under Section 10 of the NCW Act, 1990. The Commission emphasised that timely and impartial investigation is essential in cases involving violence and threats against women.

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