NPA chief urges Kanagawa police to review response to stalker case

A 20-year-old woman's body was found at her ex-boyfriend's home in Kawasaki after she claimed he stalked her. The Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department was criticized for its initial response, prompting National Police Agency Commissioner-General Yoshinobu Kusunoki to instruct them to thoroughly review their handling of the case. Kusunoki emphasized that the department takes such cases seriously and aims to improve how it addresses stalking and harassment. He also directed nationwide police to prioritize assisting victims of harassment and stalking while ensuring their safety.