Shishtachar Squad

19.03.2025

Shishtachar Squad

Why in the news?   

            Delhi Police has formed district-wise dedicated anti-eve-teasing squads (Shistachar squads) across the national capital to check incidents of harassment and ensure the safety of women in public spaces.

About Shishtachar Squad:

• The Shishtachar Squad is an anti-eve-teasing initiative by Delhi Police aimed at improving women’s safety in public spaces.
• Inspired by Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Romeo Squads, it adopts a multi-faceted approach involving prevention, intervention, and victim assistance.
• Each district will form at least two squads, which will be supervised by the ACP Crime Against Women cell of the concerned district.

Features of the Shishtachar Squad :

• Composition: Each squad includes one inspector, one sub-inspector, five male officers, four female officers, and technical support from the Anti-Auto Theft Squad.
• Area Identification: The district DCPs shall identify and compile a list of hotspots and vulnerable areas, that pose risks to women’s safety
• Patrolling: The squad will also routinely move around in vulnerable areas and conduct drives in at least two vulnerable points every day.
• Surprise Checks: Plain-clothed officers perform surprise checks in public transport and interact with DTC staff to encourage reporting of harassment cases.

                                     Source: The Hindu

The Shishtachar Squad, an anti-eve-teasing initiative, is launched. Which one of the following?

A.Uttar Pradesh

B.Delhi

C.Rajasthan

D.Chandigarh

Answer B