The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Over 2.31 lakh complaints on crimes against women, children received on help desks in Punjab
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The Punjab Police has processed over 2.31 lakh complaints related to crimes against women and children through dedicated help desks established across the state. The initiative, which includes the deployment of 'Mahila Mittars', aims to improve accessibility and gender-sensitive policing.
More than 2.31 lakh complaints related to crimes against women and children have been received through Women Help Desks set up at police stations across Punjab, with the initiative helping make police stations more accessible and women-friendly, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday (July 11, 2026).
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