Malerkotla SSP: Society, cops can play key role in tackling violence against women

Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 20

As prevention is better than cure in case of physiological health, the same is true for bringing down the percentage of domestic violence with proactive measures taken jointly by the public, social leaders and police officials.

This was stated by Malerkotla Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur during a seminar on domestic violence and crime against women, held jointly by Rotary Club Ahmedgarh and police at local MGMN Senior Secondary School.

Rotarian Ajay Jain presided over the function held under the supervision of DSP Ahmedgarh Sandeep Vadhera.

“Though the law provides immunity and expeditious remedy for victims of domestic violence who can also avail free legal aid for justice, we wish to create an atmosphere where no family suffers the agony of domestic violence and crime against women,” said Kanwardeep Kaur calling upon Rotary Club activists and women councilllors to act as bridge between the police and individuals apprehending initiation of vehemence on any kind.

Kanwardeep said in Punjab every third female was subjected to domestic violence or crime, despite the fact the state had emerged as a frontier in the level of education of both girls and boys. Lack of economic freedom, illiteracy, dowry system and stray disputes about share of daughters in parental property were cited as some factors behind the domestic violence.

Sandeep Vadhera cautioned that delayed reporting of initiation of domestic violence against women had resulted in worsening.

Assistant Governor Dr Ravinder Sharma, SHO Sadar Harmesh Singh, SHO City Winnerpreet Singh, Dr Meera, Principal Viney Kumar and Anit Rani also shared views on the subject.—OC

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