The Rape Crisis Intervention Centre (RCIC) which has been launched as a centre to provide one-stop help for the rape victims in the city, received five rape cases with its inauguration, on Friday.
Sources in the police said that these five rape cases, registered at various police stations of Chandigarh, were handed over to the RCIC for investigation.During the inauguration ceremony of RCIC, RP Upadhyay, UT IGP said that the center has been set up to handle the investigation of rape cases professionally and with sensitivity. It will also provide counseling to the rape victims.This unit will work under the guidance of RP Upadhyay and a DSP level female officer has been deputed to work as convener of the unit. The centre will provide legal, medical, psychological and financial support to the victims for their rehabilitation.
Apart from the female DSP officer, one coordinator, three expert counselors, psychologist, four advocates and two doctors will also provide help to the victims, added the IGP.
Earlier the rape victim had to contact the nearest police station to lodge a complaint, but now they can directly contact the RCIC at the Women and Child Support Unit of Chandigarh police and lodge complaint against the accused person.