Ludhiana: Cops to offer free rides back home to women at night to ensure their safety

Taking
into account the number of rapes that happen on a daily basis, the Ludhiana
Police has launched a scheme where a woman can assist a free ride back home in
a police vehicle at night.

The
scheme was launched by the Commissioner of Police Rakesh Agarawal in Ludhiana
on Sunday , wherein women who are alone and not able to find a vehicle to return
home at night, can avail a free drop at home.

This
facility will be available from 10 pm to 6 am throughout the year, a woman has
to call the police helpline numbers 1091 and 7837018555 and make a request for
a vehicle.

According
to sources, Rakesh Agarwal said, “We have two dedicated helpline numbers, 1091
and 7837018555, for women’s help. They work 24×7. Women can dial these to get a
free ride to their home in Ludhiana. A control room vehicle, nearby PCR vehicle
or the SHO vehicle will reach where you are and drop you at your destination
safely,” he added.

Agarwal
also said the police have launched a ‘Shakti’ app on which the women can reach
out for police help by clicking a button. The app also has an SOS feature and on
one click, women can update 10 contacts about their location with SOS help
message and the same will also be shared with nearest the PCR.

Meanwhile
in Hyderabad, the police has launched a 14 tip advisory for women or girls on
how to be safe while travelling.