Kolkata: The National Commission for Women (NCW), in its fact-finding report on Durgapur gang-rape case, has flagged "security lapses" and "gross negligence" on the part of West Bengal Police in conducting the investigation.

In its fact-finding report which was made available on Tuesday, the NCW said, "It was further observed that the police had not cordoned off the crime scene even by October 12, creating a high possibility of evidence tampering. No proper forensic examination at the place of occurrence (POC) was conducted. These serious procedural lapses indicate gross negligence on the part of the local investigating authorities."

The NCW's fact-finding report came after its member Archana Majumdar submitted her preliminary report following her visit to Durgapur and holding talks wit

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