NCW seeks Gujarat Police report in Nandini Bosamiya death, forced hysterectomy alleged
Synopsis
The NCW has stepped in after a 21-year-old AAP municipal candidate was found dead in a Rajkot flat, with her family alleging sustained abuse, a forced hysterectomy, and ignored prior complaints. The Commission's seven-day deadline to Gujarat Police puts institutional accountability squarely in the spotlight.
Key Takeaways
The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of the death of Nandini Bosamiya , 21 , found dead in Rajkot on 25 June 2025 .
Allegations include prolonged physical, psychological and financial exploitation and a forced hysterectomy .
The NCW has written to DGP G.S.
Malik , directing registration of an FIR and immediate arrest of all accused.
A panel forensic post-mortem and investigation into the medical facility's role have been ordered.
Gujarat Police must submit an Action Taken Report within seven days .
Bosamiya was an AAP candidate in the 2025 municipal elections for Jetpur-Navagadh.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of Nandini Bosamiya, a 21-year-old woman from Rajkot, Gujarat, directing the state police to act immediately after allegations surfaced of prolonged physical, psychological and financial exploitation — including claims that she was coerced into undergoing a hysterectomy. The case came to light after Bosamiya was found dead at a flat in Rajkot on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, under what the Commission described as 'suspicious circumstances.'
What the NCW Has Directed
In a statement issued on Thursday, the NCW wrote to Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik, calling for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under appropriate legal provisions and the immediate arrest of all accused persons. The Commission also demanded a comprehensive forensic post-mortem conducted by a panel of expert doctors, going beyond the initial forensic examination already carried out.
Additionally, the NCW has called for a dedicated investigation into the alleged forced hysterectomy, including scrutiny of the role of the medical facility and medical personnel involved. It has sought a review of an earlier complaint reportedly registered in Junagadh and an examination of any institutional lapses in how that complaint was handled. The Gujarat Police has been asked to submit an Action Taken Report within seven days.
Allegations Against the Accused
According to the NCW, media reports raised grave concerns about the circumstances surrounding Bosamiya's death. The Commission noted that she had allegedly been subjected to 'long-term physical, psychological and financial exploitation' by a man with whom she was reportedly in a relationship. Her family has alleged that previous complaints had been filed regarding threats and abuse, though it is not yet clear what action, if any, was taken on those complaints.
The NCW also cited a final message reportedly shared by Bosamiya before her death, which, along with conditions at the scene, had further intensified concerns. Investigators have been directed to probe alleged financial exploitation and to recover any assets or funds involved.
Who Was Nandini Bosamiya
Bosamiya was not only a young woman whose death has prompted national outrage — she was also an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate in the 2025 municipal elections for the Jetpur-Navagadh constituency. Her family has alleged foul play and is demanding a thorough, impartial probe into the circumstances of her death.
Police initially registered an accidental death case and commenced an investigation. The NCW's intervention signals that the case is now under federal-level scrutiny.
Broader Context
This case arrives amid a wider national conversation about institutional failures in responding to women's complaints of domestic abuse and medical coercion. Allegations of forced hysterectomies — particularly targeting women from vulnerable communities — have previously drawn scrutiny in states including Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The NCW's suo motu intervention underscores the seriousness with which the Commission views both the alleged abuse and the adequacy of the initial police response in Rajkot.
The Commission described the allegations as requiring a 'prompt, impartial and time-bound investigation,' and the seven-day deadline for a police report will be closely watched by rights groups and opposition parties alike.
Point of View
The question of why those were not acted upon is as urgent as the death itself. The forced hysterectomy allegation, if substantiated, would implicate not just an individual but an entire chain of medical and institutional failure. Gujarat Police's seven-day report will be a test of whether accountability follows outrage, or whether this case joins a long list of women's deaths that generated headlines but not convictions.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nandini Bosamiya and how did she die?
Nandini Bosamiya was a 21-year-old woman from Rajkot, Gujarat, and an AAP candidate in the 2025 municipal elections for Jetpur-Navagadh. She was found dead at a flat in Rajkot on 25 June 2025 under suspicious circumstances; police initially registered an accidental death case, but her family has alleged foul play.
What action has the NCW taken in this case?
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognisance of the case and wrote to Gujarat's DGP G.S. Malik, directing the registration of an FIR, immediate arrest of all accused, a panel forensic post-mortem, and a probe into the alleged forced hysterectomy. The police have been asked to submit an Action Taken Report within seven days.
What is the forced hysterectomy allegation in the Rajkot case?
The NCW noted claims that Bosamiya was deceived and pressured into undergoing a hysterectomy — a surgical procedure to remove the uterus — allegedly as part of broader physical and psychological exploitation. The Commission has directed investigators to scrutinise the role of the medical facility and personnel involved.
Was there a prior complaint filed in this case?
According to the NCW, an earlier complaint was reportedly registered in Junagadh. The Commission has directed that this complaint be reviewed and any institutional lapses in its handling be examined — raising questions about whether earlier intervention could have prevented Bosamiya's death.
Why is the NCW involved and not just the Gujarat Police?
The NCW intervened suo motu — on its own initiative — after media reports raised serious concerns about the circumstances of Bosamiya's death, including allegations of long-term abuse and a forced hysterectomy. Such intervention is standard when the Commission determines that a case involves grave violations of women's rights requiring prompt federal-level scrutiny.
