Brave Girls Awarded on This I-Day at Delhi

On the occasion of Independence Day of our country i.e. on 15.08.2015, five girls from

Central District and seven girls from North District who have shown exemplary courage and bravery and had helped the police of Central District and North District respectively in catching the thieves, eve-teasers etc. have been duly awarded by the Commissioner of Police, Delhi.

            Women’s safety has always been a matter of concern for security agencies. Recent turn of events have brought the subject of women’s safety to the forefront. In the recent times, in order to instill a sense of safety and security amongst the girls, many self defense programmes have been organized by the Central District Police. To begin with the Girls schools and colleges were targeted to impart self defense training and a crash course of 15 days was chalked out to train the girls in self defence. The programme got a remarkable response from the students and accordingly, the co-education schools were also included. The Principals/ teachers and the students responded to it. As a result we have been successful in training most of the students of Central District and North District and the programme is still continued.

           

   

         Also, an operation ‘SHISTACHAR’ has also been launched in the area of Central District and North District under the able guidance of Sh. S.K. Gautam, Jt. CP/Central Range, Delhi. The lady police officers are deployed in civvies at crowded roads and market places. The eve-teasers are being caught and they are being counseled by the religious leaders as well as by their parents. The operation has been started to wean the youth away from the menace of eve-teasing and teach them about the respect of women. The operation has also helped girls in gaining confidence and face the eve-teasers with iron hand.  The main advantages of this initiative are to make women feel empowered and safe and to increase public confidence in police.

            Both the operations of self defence and ‘SHISTACHAR’ have proved to be good

success and it helped in building confidence amongst the girls. Efforts were made to impart necessary knolledge to the girls for creating awareness so that it can be imbibed into their attitude, for attitudinal change is the undercurrent for behavioural change.  As a result, they have not only ensured their security but have also helped in apprehending many criminals. In order to motivate more and more girls to get face to face the criminals, five girls from Central District and seven girls from North District have been rewarded by calling them at the flag hoisting ceremony at Police Headquarters, ITO, New Delhi. They have been issued Commendation Rolls along with Cash Rewards.  The purpose of operation ‘SHISHTACHAR’ and ‘SELF DEFENCE’ was very well served as through these operations, Delhi Police could inspire these brave girls to remain attentive and ensure their own safety on roads, public transport etc.

DETAILS OF THE GIRLS FROM CENTRAL DISTRICT

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Ms. Ritu Gupta:-       Showed an excellent act of bravery and courage by apprehending accused who tried to steal her purse. A case vide FIR No. 293/15 u/s 379/411 IPC has also been registered at PS Ranjeet Nagar in this regard.

2.      Ms. Kritikia:- Showed an excellent act of bravery and courage by apprehending accused who tried to snatch her mobile phone. A case vide FIR No. 613/15 u/s 392/411 IPC has also been registered at PS Patel Nagar in this regard.

3.      Ms. Ragini Singh:- Showed an excellent act of bravery and courage by apprehending an eve-teaser. A case vide FIR No. 139/15 u/s 354A/506/509 IPC has also been registered at PS Pahar Ganj in this regard.

4.      Ms. Sarita Singh;-     Showed an excellent act of bravery and courage by apprehending accused who tried to steal her mobile phone and case from her bag. A case vide FIR No. 407/15 u/s 379/511 IPC has also been registered at PS IP Estate in this regard.

5.      Ms. Sita Chauhan:- Showed an excellent act of bravery and courage by apprehending accused who tried to steal her wallet from her bag. A case vide FIR No. 128/15 u/s 379/411 IPC has also been registered at PS DBG Road.

DETAILS OF THE GIRLS FROM NORTH DISTRICT

1.	Ms. Shweta Saxena	Case vide FIR No. 577/15 u/s 356/379/511 IPC                                                 P.S. Kotwali, Delhi
2.	Ms. Surbhi	DD No. 41 B u/s 356/379/411 IPC PS Kotwali,                  Delhi.
3.	Ms. Rajni	Case vide FIR No. 42/15 u/s 379/511 IPC PS Kotwali, Delhi.
4.	Ms. Nisha Chauhan	FIR No. 501/15 u/s 354 IPC PS Kashmere Gate, Delhi.
5.	Ms. Hoinu Thouthang	FIR No. 66/15 u/s 354 IPC PS Kashmere Gate, Delhi.
6.	Ms. Manju	FIR No. 36/14 u/s 356/379/34 IPC PS Maurice Nagar, Delhi.
7.	Ms. Arti	FIR No. 111/15 u/s 354-D IPC PS Gulabi Bagh, Delhi.

                                                                                               

The initiatives taken by Delhi Police were highly appreciated by all participants and beneficiaries.