lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal has directed the Delhi Police top brass to go for digitisation of data in respect of sexual offences against women for fast track investigation of First Information Reports (FIRs). Baijal who chaired a meeting of ‘Task Force on Women Safety’ on Wednesday, brought a slew of measures to bolster safety and security of girls and women in the national capital.
The lG also directed setting up of a study group to analyse the root cause offences against women. “The lG has directed to constitute a study group comprising eminent sociologists/psychologist/experts and officers to analyse root causes of offences against women in the city and recommend corrective action,” a statement issued by the Raj Bhawan stated. “The group shall submit its report within three months,” it further stated.
“Digitisation of data in respect of sexual offences against women for fast track investigation of FIRs, patrolling by PCR vans and number of phone lines for ‘100’ number be increased for greater coverage of distress calls and streamlining of systems of maintenance of lights in public places be undertaken expeditiously,” it said.
Other directives issued by the lG include expeditious implementation of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project for better connectivity and quick data sharing.
"Exemplary deterrent action must be taken in cases of offences against women. All agencies concerned should ensure that CCTV cameras installed by them must be functional at all times. Repair and maintenance of cameras must be done regularly," the statement said.
"Delhi Police should ensure greater visibility of policemen on roads/sensitive places and increase patrolling in areas with repeated complaints to serve as deterrents. Special Commissioner (women safety) should work on a mandatory emergency button in all smart phones," it added.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, Delhi Commission for Women chairman, Principal Secretary, Traffic Police Commissioner, NDMC chairperson and commissioners of the three MCDs, among others.