1,000 more posts created in Delhi Police, 522 for women

The government has created over 1,000 additional posts in Delhi Police and converted 522 others into the posts of women constable on the recommendation of Justice Usha Mehra Commission's report suggesting one third of the force should be reserved for females.
The Commission, headed by former Delhi High Court Judge Usha Mehra, was formed by the Home Ministry to identify the lapses on the part of Delhi Police, other agencies or persons for the gang-rape incident on December 16 last year.
In its report, the Commission had recommended that for better policing in the national capital, Delhi Police should have one-third of its total force of women.

"The government has issued an advisory to Delhi Police to redeploy all women personnel from other offices to police stations and while filling future vacancies, women should be encouraged to join so that their numbers in police goes upto at least 1/3rd of the total strength," the government said.
Delhi Police has also been provided with 370 PCR vans and all police officers have been directed to provide mobile phones to all beat constables.
They have also been directed to take immediate action to apprehend the accused and provide medical assistance without going into jurisdictional issue.
The government also said they have made non-registry of FIR a criminal offence.

Following the Commission's recommendation, the government has approved installation of 5,312 CCTV cameras in Delhi, out of which 2,677 have been installed at vital locations like the Supreme Court, the High court and busy market places.