GPS devices in 12,000 autos, all DTC/cluster buses installed

As part of efforts to enhance security for women and respond promptly to their distress calls, Delhi Police has revamped its helpline number 100 by increasing the number of lines from 60 to 100 and installed GPS devices in 12,000 autos and all DTC/cluster buses. This was conveyed by the city police to the Special Task Force headed by Union Home Secretary R K Singh, constituted to look into the safety issues of women in Delhi and review the functioning of Delhi Police, at its its second meeting held here last week. The meeting reviewed the status of different helplines, PCR Vans, DTC/cluster bus service and women help desks in Police Stations among other issues. While reviewing helpline No. 100, Delhi Police noted that it has been revamped and the number of lines has been increased from 60 lines to 100 lines. The number of lines for phon number 1091 meant for women in distress has been increased from two to 10. Anti-stalking Helpline No. 1096 and Helpline 1091 will be merged by making the total number of lines as 14, an official release said. The Task Force was also informed that all DTC/Cluster buses and about 12,000 autos are already equipped with GPS devices and these have been connected with the Centralised Control Room. The Transport Department of the Delhi Government has issued instructions that all remaining public vehicles should have GPS devices before end-April 2013. MORE