Salman asked to appear before NCW on July 8

Unsatisfied with the written reply from Salman Khan, National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday summoned the Bollywood actor to appear before it on July 8 in connection with his controversial “rape” remarks.

The Commission also warned the 50-year-old actor that if he fails to appear before the panel, it may proceed to take action as it deems fit. The Maharashtra State Commission for Women on Wednesday issued summons for Salman’s personal appearance on July 7 after the actor failed to turn up before it to offer explanation for his rape analogy to describe the gruelling shoot for his upcoming film ‘Sultan’.

“Commission finds that you are not willing to apologise for the remarks made by you. The explanation offered by you, after making such an irresponsible and callous statement... doesn’t amount to an apology. Your reply is therefore not satisfactory,” the NCW said in its notice issued on Thursday.