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Crime
Delhi Police Claims Multiple Women‑Safety Units Amid Reports of Ground‑Level Indifference
✍️ BW Police World
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 02:31 PM
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Delhi Police says it has set up several dedicated units to combat crimes against women, while civil society groups say the response on the ground remains indifferent.
Delhi Police announced that it has created multiple specialised units aimed at preventing and investigating crimes against women in the national capital. The force highlighted these units as part of its broader strategy to improve safety for women across the city.
However, women's rights organisations and local observers have raised concerns that the presence of these units has not translated into effective action on the ground. They point to instances where victims receive delayed assistance and where investigations appear to stall, suggesting a gap between policy statements and operational reality.
Police officials reiterated their commitment to the new units, stating that they are equipped with trained personnel and dedicated resources. At the same time, they acknowledged the need for better coordination with community groups to ensure that the promised protection reaches those who need it most.
However, women's rights organisations and local observers have raised concerns that the presence of these units has not translated into effective action on the ground. They point to instances where victims receive delayed assistance and where investigations appear to stall, suggesting a gap between policy statements and operational reality.
Police officials reiterated their commitment to the new units, stating that they are equipped with trained personnel and dedicated resources. At the same time, they acknowledged the need for better coordination with community groups to ensure that the promised protection reaches those who need it most.