Women’s panel chief, Special DGP address grievances at Lok Adalat

Punjab State Women’s Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill, along with Special DGP of Community Affairs Division and Women Affairs Gurpreet Kaur Deo, listened to women’s grievances during a Lok Adalat held at the Police Lines here today.

During the Lok Adalat, Gill and Deo gave an attentive hearing to complaints related to domestic violence, family disputes, dowry, and more. The event received an overwhelming response, with over 60 women attending and many getting their complaints resolved on the spot. Senior police officers, including DCP Rupinder Singh and others, were present at the venue to provide on-the-spot resolutions and guidance to the complainants.

Addressing the media, the chairperson stated that this initiative aimed to protect women’s rights and offer them a platform for the swift resolution of their concerns. She emphasised that the Punjab Government was dedicated to safeguarding women from crimes and any form of exploitation. Additionally, she mentioned that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann was working diligently to address women’s issues and challenges.

Special DGP Deo also noted that similar Lok Adalats would be held in every district, with efforts made to raise awareness so that as many women as possible could benefit from these initiatives.

Later they launched the second phase of the ‘Sanjh Rahat Project’, aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence, in the emergency ward of the civil hospital. At the Sanjh Rahat centre in the ward, two counsellors and two women police officials have been assigned to provide support and counselling to domestic violence victims seeking assistance.

The project focuses on empowering women affected by domestic violence by offering essential psycho-social and legal support to help them lead violence-free lives.