Durgapur: A groundbreaking and commendable step has been taken for the safety of women in Durgapur. Keeping in mind the increasing urbanization, expansion of densely populated areas, and women's safety, the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate has officially launched a special 'Durga Suraksha Squad'. Comprising entirely of female police officers and personnel, this special squad will actively and regularly patrol to ensure the safety of women in the industrial city of Durgapur and its surrounding important areas.
The main objective of this special squad is to further strengthen women's safety in various parts of the city and to reach the scene promptly during any emergency to provide police assistance. Recently, the inauguration ceremony of this squad held in Durgapur was grand and significant. The event was attended by Dr. Pranav Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate; Chandrasekhar Banerjee, MLA of Durgapur East; Lakshman Ghorui, MLA of Durgapur West; Deputy Commissioner Rasprit Singh, along with several other high-ranking officials of the police commissionerate. This joint presence of public representatives and the police administration reaffirms their firm commitment to women's safety and builds a sense of trust among the general public.
According to police sources, this special arrangement has been made so that working women, school and college-going female students, or general women of the city feel completely secure at any time. Patrols by this squad will be significantly increased, especially in busy areas such as crowded places, educational institution premises, shopping malls, railway stations, and bus stands. If any woman falls into danger or faces an inappropriate situation, this special women's police force will reach the spot within moments to control the situation and provide necessary legal assistance.
In the initial phase, a total of eight special modern vehicles have been allocated for the smooth operation of this 'Durga Suraksha Squad'. However, giving top priority to the safety of the general public, the police administration has strongly indicated that the number of these vehicles and the scope of the squad will be further expanded in the days to come. The Commissionerate has appealed to women to dial police helpline numbers 100 and 112 for quick assistance in any emergency or need for legal help. Conscious citizens of the industrial city have unanimously praised this timely and courageous initiative by the police and expressed hope that it will yield long-term benefits.
