Delhi Police Launches ‘Shishtachar’ Squad to Combat Eve-Teasing
To enhance women’s safety in public spaces, the Delhi Police has launched ‘Shishtachar’ squads across all districts. These anti-eve-teasing squads aim to curb harassment through active patrolling, surprise checks, and public outreach. Supervised by senior officials, the initiative focuses on prevention, intervention, and victim assistance to create a secure environment for women in the capital.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Delhi Police Launches ‘Shishtachar’ Squad to Combat Eve-Teasing |
| Objective | Prevent eve-teasing & harassment in public spaces |
| Supervising Authority | ACP Crime Against Women (CAW) cell of each district |
| Squad Composition | 1 Inspector, 1 Sub-Inspector, 4 Female Officers, 5 Male Officers, 1 Technical Staff |
| Operations | Patrolling hotspots, surprise checks in public transport, plain-clothed surveillance |
| Transport | 1 four-wheeler & multiple two-wheelers per squad |
| Hotspot Identification | Compiled by district DCPs & shared with SPUWAC |
| Comparison with UP’s Anti-Romeo Squad | Both focus on women’s safety, but ‘Shishtachar’ squad includes intervention and victim assistance |
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