‘Felt I would be heard’: a month on, real test begins for first women’s police station
Delhi's first women-only police station in Sabzi Mandi has completed its first month of operations, focusing on crimes against women and domestic disputes. Officials report that the dedicated facility provides a more sensitive environment for complainants compared to regular police stations.
For Laxmi Singh, Station House Officer of Delhi’s first women’s police station at Sabzi Mandi, law takes its own course but what law enforcers can ensure is timely action and quicker justice. “The aim of a dedicated police station is to ensure a focused and specialised approach to crimes against women. We understand the urgency with which women approach us,” she said, adding that women officers bring greater sensitivity to such cases.
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