The Union Home Ministry has asked the Delhi Police to form women patrolling squads for areas frequented by women or from where such crimes are mostly reported. It has also promised to increase the number of policewomen in Delhi. Police sources said these teams will be formed at police stations across the city and would patrol the streets even at night. Each squad will comprise two policewomen. “The women police patrolling squad will be equipped with wireless sets and latest weapons. Their work profile will be similar to our beat staff but their movements will be restricted to areas mostly visited by women such as women’s colleges, girls’ schools, PG accommodations for women and markets,” a senior Delhi Police officer said.
“The women police patrolling squad will be equipped with wireless sets and latest weapons. Their work profile will be similar to our beat staff but their movements will be restricted to areas mostly visited by women such as women’s colleges, girls’ schools, PG accommodations for women and markets,” a senior Delhi Police officer said.
