DGP: Female Help Desk in every police station

DGP: Female Help Desk in every police station
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A help desk will be set up for assisting women in distress in each of the police station in Telangana.

HYDERABAD: A help desk will be set up for assisting women in distress in each of the police station in Telangana.

DGP Anurag Sharma today announced that 'Woman Help Desks' will be installed in all the police stations across the State.

The DGP made the announcement after a meeting of Committee on Safety and Security of Women, which briefed him about discussions the members, had had with various stakeholders over the past one week, according to an official release.

The Telangana police chief told the panel members that the help desks will be having two assistants to help women victims. These assistants will be noting down the case details and facilitate speedy disposal of the matter.

“I will ask the government to appoint a woman counselor, either at the sub- divisional level or at the police station level, in coordination with Women and Child Welfare Department. Appointment of legal advisors and setting up of fast- track courts to handle serious cases will also be recommended”, he said.

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