A Special Cell for Women and Children was today inaugurated at the Sadar Police Station here by State Commission for Women chief Theilin Phanbuh.
The Cell was first started in June last year and funded by the United Nations Development Fund for Women along with the state government and Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
In her speech, Phanbuh congratulated the home department for the pilot project and expressed hope that the Cell would cater to the needs of women who faced violence.
She said the Cell would help not only the victims, but also in tackling rising crimes against women.
The SCW chief also sought cooperation from the Special Cell in counselling women complainants and victims who approach the Commission for help and urged the state government to set up similar cells in all districts to help ease the woes of women in distress.
Deputy Inspector General A R Mawthoh said "Crimes against women is the most aggressive violation of human rights," and that the victims often experience a sense of emotional numbness that could result in her taking drastic and fatal decisions.
"For such situations, the Special Cell for women and children is more needed," he said.
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