UP to launch awareness campaign about crimes against children, women

A special campaign will be organised in Uttar Pradesh from October 17 to October 25 to create awareness among the public regarding crimes against children and women, according to a statement

Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Press Trust of India Lucknow
1 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2020 | 7:10 PM IST

A special campaign will be organised in Uttar Pradesh from October 17 to October 25 to create awareness among the public regarding crimes against children and women, according to a statement on Saturday.

Director General of Police HC Awasthy said directions have been issued to all the police stations in the state to put up posters of the campaign at various schools and colleges, and also hold programmes.

In the statement issued here by the Home Department, UP's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said, "A campaign for women empowerment will be organised from October 17 to October 25 in the state. The awareness campaign will aim to strengthen the safety of the women and children.

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Topics :Uttar Pradesh

First Published: Oct 10 2020 | 7:09 PM IST

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