All Police Stations in Andhra Pradesh Will Have Women s Helpdesk Mar 09, 2021, 16:50 IST
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a dedicated help desk for women. They are to be installed at every police station in the state. Chief Minister launched it virtually on Monday.
These help desks offer a safe and approachable atmosphere to women in a police station. These helpdesk areas are equipped with airport lounge-style benches and water dispensers, along with an enlisted panel of experts such as psychologists, NGOs, and legal aid to access outside support.
Likewise, 900 Disha two-wheelers have been distributed to the police department to thwart crime against women. Women and child-friendly training have been provided to all Disha patrolling staff, said an official. The patrol staff is also being trained by experts to better handle women and child crimes, and cyber-crimes against women.