Police vigilance near colleges, transit hubs and crowded markets in Delhi is set to be stepped up as part of a wider push to check harassment of women and make public spaces safer.
Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, at a review meeting with the Delhi Police Commissioner, called for heightened patrolling by specialised Shishtachar Squads and a zero-tolerance approach towards those harassing women and girl students. Sandhu reviewed their ground-level deployment and asked the police to ensure sustained vigilance and proactive patrolling, particularly at places with a high footfall of women and students. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the deployment of police personnel and security staff and stressed the need for a visible security presence on board, backed by a quick emergency response mechanism. Police have been asked to ensure prompt grievance redressal and emergency assistance, along with regular visits by local personnel to senior citizens in their areas. Sandhu also stressed regular contact between beat officers and senior citizens, with the focus on providing assistance before an emergency arises rather than only responding after a complaint.
The meeting also put the spotlight on women’s safety in Pink Buses and police outreach to senior citizens, with Mr Sandhu asking for a fresh assessment of the elderly population across the capital so that more people can be brought within the existing support network.
