In a function organised by the Delhi Police held at Nanakpura on Monday, the foundation stone for a new building for Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) and Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER) was laid by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs.
The event was organised in the presence of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal, and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik.
“On the proposal of Delhi Police, the Land & Building Officer, Ministry of Urban Development, 1.21 Acre land was allotted to Delhi Police for construction of new building of SPUWAC & SPUNER,” stated Joint Commissioner of Police (SPUWAC & SPUNER) David Lalrinsanga.
As a new initiative to cater to safety and security concerns of people hailing from the North Eastern Part of India, Delhi Police also introduced specially mandated patrolling vehicles North East Assistance Team (NEAT) to provide swift assistance to distress callers to natives of North Eastern states residing in Delhi.
Lauding the efforts of Delhi Police on their continuing commitment in ensuring a safe and secure environment for women, children and North East Citizens, Kiren Rijiju said that the community should not feel vulnerable as Delhi Police is continuously making efforts to feel them safe and secure.