12 female cops to patrol 25 educational institutes in Mohali

Mohali SSP says that 12 lady police personnel will patrol 25 important schools, colleges, and educational institutions, so that they can prevent incidents of sexual harassment and provide a safe environment to students

Mohali senior superintendent of police (SSP) Vivek Sheel Soni on Wednesday flagged off 10 motorcycles and six scooters, to be used for police patrolling, at the District Administrative Complex in Sector 76.

Mohali SSP Vivek Sheel Soni flagging off the motorcycles that will be used by the police for patrolling, at the District Administrative Complex in Sector 76 on Wednesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Speaking on the occasion, Soni said 12 female police personnel will use the scooters to patrol 25 important schools, colleges and educational institutions, so that they can prevent incidents of sexual harassment and provide a safe environment to students. They will be on duty from 7 am to 6 pm and will be provided wireless sets and batons.

A video conference was also held on Wednesday with the principals of these schools and colleges. Soni added that the motorcycles will be used by the cops deployed in the police control room. Two policemen will be on duty on each motorcycle.