L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu orders women-centric patrol unit in Delhi; seeks intensified action against harassment

Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday directed the Delhi police to set up a dedicated “Pink Force” of trained women personnel to patrol around schools, colleges, metro stations and other sensitive areas, particularly during vulnerable hours, for visible deterrence and rapid response.

The direction came a day after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a public park in south-east Delhi’s Kalkaji.

Mr. Sandhu issued the directions while interacting with senior police officers at the Delhi Police headquarters, where he reviewed the impact of measures taken since his previous visit on June 24 and discussed gaps that needed to be addressed, according to a statement issued by Lok Niwas.