Delhi Police has expanded women-safety patrols across all 15 districts of the capital, deploying 95 women police personnel in 15 teams for foot and scooter patrols in parks, markets, public spaces and other locations identified as sensitive.
The initiative has been launched by the Women and Child Special Police Unit to increase the visible presence of women officers in places where women and girls may feel uncomfortable or unsafe. The teams are conducting foot patrols in parks, poorly lit areas, sensitive locations and other important public spaces, while scooter patrols are being carried out around markets, educational institutions, residential areas and places with high public movement.
According to the report by Jagran – New Delhi, the patrol teams are monitoring incidents of harassment, molestation, suspicious activity and other situations that may affect women’s safety. The officers are also engaging with residents and women during patrols, sharing information about accessing police assistance and encouraging citizens to report suspicious activity promptly.
The deployment covers all 15 districts of Delhi, making it a citywide operational measure rather than a patrol arrangement limited to a single neighbourhood or police station area. The use of both foot and scooter patrols allows officers to remain visible in locations such as parks and public spaces while also covering wider routes around markets, colleges, residential areas and other destinations.
The police initiative places direct public interaction alongside patrolling. Officers are expected to speak with residents and women in the areas they cover, with the stated aim of improving communication between the police and the public and strengthening local response systems in places frequently used by women and girls.
The move follows other women-safety measures reported in Delhi, including the deployment of all-women PCR vans at identified hotspots and increased attention around colleges and markets. The latest patrol arrangement adds a regular, ground-level presence by women officers to those efforts, particularly in locations where concerns may not always result in an immediate emergency call.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Neha Yadav said the Women and Child Special Police Unit is committed to the safety, security and empowerment of women and children. She said the unit was taking active steps to make Delhi safer and more suitable for women.
The patrol teams will continue operating across parks, markets, educational institutions, residential areas, dark spots and other sensitive locations under the citywide arrangement. The police have also asked residents to share information about suspicious activities so that local teams can respond through the established assistance system.
