The new pink two-wheeler patrol of the Villupuram District Police | Photo Credit:
Special Arrangement
The patrols will respond to crimes against women and children; residents can call 181 for help
The Villupuram district police have rolled out 18 units of pink two-wheeler patrols to attend to crimes against women and children.
The personnel on the 18 scooters will patrol their respective jurisdiction along with the regular vehicles. The services of the pink patrol can be sought by contacting the toll-free number 181.
The patrol vehicles were flagged off by Superintendent of Police S. Radhakrishnan at the District Police Office here on Thursday.
The patrol will function under the special wing for Crime against Women and Children headed by Additional Deputy Superintendent of Police N. Loganathan. The wing deals with crimes against women, including female foeticide, female infanticide, acid attacks, molestations, rapes and honour killings, child abduction and child abuse.