The New Delhi Government Has Recently taken Charge
March 17, 2025: Delhi Police has announced the launch of ‘Anti-Romeo Squads’—a new initiative aimed at ensuring women’s safety in public places across the capital. The move comes as part of efforts to curb eve-teasing, molestation, and harassment.
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🔴 Key Highlights:
✔ Each district to have at least 2 squads led by a top cop (ACP level) from the Crime Against Women Cell.
✔ Squad Composition: 1 Inspector, 1 Sub-Inspector, 4 Female Officers, 5 Male Officers, plus special staff for technical assistance.
✔ Dressed in Civilian Clothes – Officers will operate in plain clothes to catch offenders red-handed.
✔ Daily Drives at Vulnerable Spots – Squads will patrol hotspots and conduct surprise checks on public transport.
✔ DTC Conductors, Drivers, and Public To Be Engaged – Encouraging reporting of harassment cases.
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👮♂️ Police Directives:
🔹 Focus on law enforcement—not moral policing.
🔹 Sensitivity training for officers to handle victims with empathy.
🔹 Strict monitoring by District DCPs to ensure proper execution.
🔹 Victims should be protected from public scrutiny and unnecessary embarrassment.
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🚔 Why Now?
🔸 Delhi Elections 2025 Promise – The BJP manifesto pledged women’s safety squads & CCTV networks.
🔸 Growing Crimes Against Women – The initiative follows the 2017 Uttar Pradesh ‘Anti-Romeo’ drive, which cracked down on public harassment.
📍 What Next?
✔ Full implementation expected soon, with daily patrols in high-risk areas.
✔ Public transport safety measures to be strengthened.
✔ Public encouraged to report harassment cases for swift action.
💬 Do you think this initiative will improve safety in Delhi? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️