Women’s Forum for Screen Workers requests formation of an independent committee to investigate workplace harassment in Tollywood; Sends letter to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
The RG Kar rape-murder incident on August 9 has led to widespread protests in Bengal. The Women’s Forum for Screen Workers+ has requested an independent committee to investigate workplace harassment and gender-based violence in the screen entertainment industry. They stress the need for better enforcement of laws such as the PoSH Act and POCSO Act.