Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to Bhopal’s police sub-inspector and Team leader of “Nirbhaya” Sushri Namita Sahu over phone and lauded her work and of the Bhopal police. In-charge of “Nirbhaya” patrolling Namita Sahu was on patrolling on Holi day near Shahpura lake at about 6.30 pm when she received a call on her mobile from PM’s Office. PA to the PM told Sahu that Narendra Modi wishes to talk to her. On hearing this, Namita was left speechless. She could not believe that Prime Minister will talk to her.
She got hold of herself soon after she heard the voice of Modi and then talked to him fearlessly for next 6 minutes. Modi lauded the works being undertaken under “Nirbhaya” for women’s security. He told Sahu to continue working in the same way and become a source of inspiration for other girls. A story about Bhopal’s Nirbhaya patrolling and Namita Sahu was posted on Prime Minister’s website. The story was liked by 1.50 lakh visitors. The story came to notice of Modi and he called Sahu to laud her team and boost her morale. He also enquired about well being of her family members during phone call.
Notably, to mark the death anniversary of Nirbhaya in New Delhi, a woman patrolling assistance ‘Nirbhaya Patrolling Mobile Service’ was started here on December 16, 2013. The patrol is dedicated to ensure safety of women and the service would work from 8 am to 8 pm in the city. The patrolling service would comprise six woman police personnel.
In the team, four constables, one sub inspector and one driver helps the women seeking police assistance during emergency situations. They work in coordination with woman helpline 1090. Commemorating anniversary of Delhi gang-rape victim Nirbhaya, the Bhopal district police started this service.