The Andhra Pradesh Mahila Commission on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged suicide by a minor girl at Bhavanipuram in the city.
The ninth standard girl allegedly leaped from the fifth floor of the apartment, reportedly unable to bear the harassment meted out by her neighbour.
Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma, while expressing concern over the alleged sexual harassment by the a realtor and political leader, said steps were being taken to get stringent punishment to the accused, who allegedly tortured the minor girl.
