Ludhiana Police Launches Helpline Numbers 1091, Shakti App for Women's Safety
In an initiative to prevent crimes against women, Ludhiana Police in Punjab have offered free rides to women who are unable to find a cab late in the evening or at night.
Chandigarh, December 2: In an initiative to prevent crimes against women, Ludhiana Police in Punjab have offered free rides to women who are unable to find a cab late in the evening or at night.
A police vehicle will drop them free of cost, Police Commissioner Rakesh Agrawal told the media.
For this, a woman has to call the police helpline numbers 1091 and 7837018555 and can make a request for a vehicle. Delhi: Bus Marshals' Number to Be Raised to 13,000 To Ensure Women Safety, Says Arvind Kejriwal.
This facility will be available from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the year. Agrawal said the police have also launched a Shakti app to reach out to women in distress.
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