Kerala launches special police beat for women called Pink Police Patrol
Q. Which state in India has started a new beat of city police called Pink Police Patrol aimed at enhancing women’s security?- Published on 19 Aug 16a. Kerala
b. Karnataka
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: Kerala
Kerala police has a new addition in the Pink Police. These lady officers will move in pink coloured cars and have a special badge.
- Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launched the new beat of city police called Pink Police Patrol aimed at enhancing women’s security
- 20-25 policewomen and 5 vehicles will be assigned in the city per day. Each team will have sub inspector ranked women officer and may be present in any part of the city from bus stops to buses and places near educational institutions.
- Coordinator of the Pink Police Assistant Commissioner A Pramod Kumar said the initiative has been named pink for girls as blue is associated with boys and pink with girls.
- Team will monitor crowded areas from 8 am to 8 pm and can be reached by the public through toll free number 1515.
- The aim is to look at crimes against women in public places. This includes harassment, anti social activities women abuse. The patrol will guard women, children and those with disabilities especially late in the evening.
- Two Pink Patrols have been constituted and they will work on alternative days.
- Pink team will work with shadow police, a special wing constituted 5 years ago for crime prevention and resolution which will function as an independent team.
