Haryana govt preparing plan to prevent crimes against women

In view of a spike in crimes against women, the Haryana government is preparing a comprehensive plan to prevent such incidents and create a safe environment for them.
Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Ram Niwas said a facility is being set up for addressing complaints of crimes against women and women police personnel will be deployed near schools under 'Operation Durga'.
He asked senior police officers to visit all educational institutions and sensitise girls about such crimes, besides informing them about the 24-hour helpline -- 1091.
He also urged the police and administration to take the help of NGOs and Panchayati Raj institutions for ensuring the safety of women.

Niwas said that in view of recent incidents including the gang-rape and murder of a woman in Sonepat, Director General of Police B S Sandhu had issued strict orders to all SPs to sensitise students and teachers in schools in their districts, besides holding meetings with gram panchayats.
A large number of cases had been registered under 'Operation Durga', launched to check eve-teasing and ensure a safe environment for women, he said.