The National Commission for Women (NCW) Friday directed news magazine Tehelka to provide within 24 hours all details regarding the alleged sexual assault case against its editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal.
"We have already asked Tehelka to give us all the details within 24 hours," NCW member Shamina Shafiq said.
She said the way Tehelka dealt with the allegations was "very very shocking".
"A case of sexual harassment is not an internal matter. They should have acted immediately. The sexual harassment committee was not in place. They have to give an answer," the NCW member said.
Shafiq said she has also spoken to the victim.
Tejpal allegedly sexually assaulted a colleague in a Goa hotel where Tehelka had organised its Think Fest earlier this month. The incident, which came to light Wednesday night, led to Tejpal stepping down from his post for six months.
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