When in trouble, dial 181

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 16

The Punjab Police Mahila Mitar and Women Help Desk, organised an awareness programme at the Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) station opposite Khalsa College here.

Amritsar MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi was the chief guest and Assistant Commissioner of Police Manpreet Kaur Shimar was also present on the occasion. The programme was organised to raise awareness among women travelling in BRTS buses, including working women and students, about the women helpline number 181 launched by Punjab Government. The helpline number was launched by the state government facilitating women to lodge their complaints against various crimes including domestic violence, eve-teasing at bus stops, buses or other public places.

Shimar said the complaint was immediately forwarded to the police station concerned and officials take swift action. She said women should know that the number remains active 24X7. She said the Punjab Police Mahila Mitra wing immediately swings into action and reaches the spot to help the victim.

SI Navreet Kaur, Women Help Desk in-charge, along with other women cops travelled in Metro buses to raise awareness among girls and women. They also pasted stickers in the Metro bus stations.

Drivers, ticket booking staff and security guards deputed at the Metro stations were also briefed about it. They were told that they should inform the police in case they find some suspicious activity.