In view of upsurge in crime incidents against women, Srinagar District Police launches two women’s safety squads today.

The two initial squads are to patrol areas around coaching centers, schools, colleges and other vulnerable places with five lady police personnel each, overall headed by a lady Inspector.

These squads will work in close coordination with PCR vans, jurisdictional police stations and women’s Police Station, Rambagh.

An operational women’s helpline number 9596770601 was also launched.

The squad was inaugurated by DIG CKR, Sujit Kumar, in presence of other senior officers.