Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 15: To help the women in distress such as facing harassment or any kind of abuse or violence, Police in Ganderbal today inaugurated Women Help Desk at Police Station Lar.
On the occasion, SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar inaugurated Women Help Desk at Police Station Lar. He was accompanied by ASP Ganderbal Feroz Yehya and other officers of the district.
“The help desk is aimed to respond to all such calls made by the women who are victims of domestic violence. Due to the growing incidents of domestic violence arising out of issues between the married couples in the valley demands an immediate redressal mechanism,” police said.
Speaking on the occasion SSP said that Police is increasing its legal assistance and help women victims by opening Women Help Desks and the crimes against the women will be dealt with by women officers/officials in these help desks.
While interacting with In-charges of Women Help Desks, SSP directed them to work with enthusiasm and maintain professional integrity and try to redress the grievances reported to PS to the best of their capabilities.
He also said crime against women shall be taken seriously and tasked the In-charge Women Help Desk to train lady investigation officers to deal with and investigate the complaints of women/girl victims.
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