255 Delhi routes identified as vulnerable for women

February 23, 2015 19:30

As many as 255 Delhi routes near entertainment and eating hubs, which are frequented by women,have been identified as vulnerable for them and police have been asked to intensify patrolling.

The directive came following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary L C Goyal and attended by top Delhi Police officials recently, official sources said today.

The Home Ministry also ordered illumination of all dark spots and installation of CCTV and web cameras at parkinglots, shopping malls and other public places as early as possible.

Civic agencies have been sensitised for installing CCTV cameras in surface and multi-level parking areas and marketplaces in their respective jurisdiction.

In order to further augment the CCTV coverage in the city, a Business Area Watch Scheme has also been initiated as a community initiative.

Delhi Police will act as facilitator of the scheme and spirited members of the community will fund the installation,maintenance and operation of CCTV coverage in their area,particularly in markets and other institutional locations,sources said.

This scheme has been launched at Greater Kailash, Dariba Kalan and Civil Lines.

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