Yogi govt deploys 10,000+ women cops, sets up help desks for Kanwar devotees.
QRT patrols along Kanwar Yatra route increased to ensure women devotees' safety and comfort...
Lucknow: The Yogi government has made comprehensive arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage of Shiva devotees during the month of Shrawan, placing women’s safety at the core of its planning. In a first, over 10,000 women police personnel—including 8,541 head constables and 1,486 sub-inspectors—have been deployed along the Yatra route, forming nearly 15% of the total force on the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
In a recent high-level review meeting, officials informed the Chief Minister that around 6 crore devotees, including an estimated 60–70 lakh women, are expected to take part in the Yatra. In response, CM Yogi directed the implementation of a women-centric security model.
As part of this model, female constables have been stationed at all women’s help desks to assist and counsel devotees in sensitive situations. Additionally, Shakti Help Booths, in collaboration with women’s voluntary organizations, are being set up in several districts to support women pilgrims further.
Women police personnel have also been made a mandatory part of Quick Response Teams (QRTs), including night shifts, to ensure immediate support in emergencies. QRT patrolling has been intensified along key routes, and female officers are now monitoring special 24x7 control rooms and helplines across 11 zones.
The Meerut zone, a critical hub of the Yatra, has witnessed the highest deployment, with 3,200 women police personnel positioned across districts like Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Hapur, and Ghaziabad.
To enhance security further, technological surveillance through drones, CCTVs, and social media monitoring is also being actively used. Over 150 help desks for women have been established to offer real-time assistance. The Yogi government’s initiative reflects its commitment to creating an environment where women can participate in religious and cultural events freely and fearlessly.
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