NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar to meet Jharkhand officials over Nisha Bhagat case

National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar. File | Photo Credit: PTI National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar will meet senior police officers and district administration officials in Ranchi on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) to discuss the Nisha Bhagat case and other matters concerning women's safety and justice.Also Read: Jharkhand LoP seeks CBI probe into tribal leader Nisha Bhagat death caseBhagat, a tribal activist, was found dead on November 6 after going live on Facebook and accusing the JMM-led government in the State and land brokers of harassing her. Her parents have alleged a conspiracy behind her death and demanded a CBI probe into the incident."NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar will interact with the media at the Guest House near Ranchi University, Ranchi, following her meeting with senior police officers and the district administration regarding the Nisha Bhagat case and other cases concerning women's safety and justice," the commission said in a statement.Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren ordered a CBI probe into Bhagat's death on Tuesday (November 10), hours after the officer-in-charge of Pithoria police station was removed from his post following conspiracy allegations."The CBI will now investigate the Nisha Bhagat case. Orders have been issued," Mr. Soren announced on X.On November 7, the NCW took suo motu cognisance of the case and directed the authorities to ensure a time-bound investigation and submit a detailed action-taken report within seven days.Bhagat's mother, Devika, on Saturday (November 7) alleged that her daughter was forced to take the extreme step due to pressure and threats from tribal leader Ajay Tirkey and his associates. Published - November 11, 2026 01:20 pm IST