Yamunanagar Police Team Helps Women Download 112 App, Explains Trip Monitoring and Encourages Prompt Reporting of Harassment

YAMUNANAGAR/ PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

The Yamunanagar Police conducted a women’s safety awareness programme at the Chhachhrauli bus stand under the Safe City campaign, sensitising women and girl students about emergency services, the 112 app, trip monitoring and the importance of reporting harassment or other safety concerns without hesitation.

The awareness initiative was organised under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Yamunanagar Kamaldeep Goyal, with women’s safety being given priority under the district police’s ongoing Safe City campaign.

During the programme, ASI Neelam of the district Safe City police team interacted with women and girl students at the bus stand and provided them with information about various safety mechanisms available to them.

A major focus of the awareness programme was the 112 emergency service and its mobile application. ASI Neelam explained the importance of the service and encouraged women and students to keep the emergency facility readily available on their mobile phones.

During the programme, several women and students were assisted in downloading the 112 app on their mobile phones. The police team also explained how the application can be used in an emergency and what steps users should follow when they require immediate assistance.

According to the information shared during the awareness programme, the 112 service enables a person to seek police assistance quickly during an emergency. The location information associated with an emergency request can assist the police control room in identifying where help is required and responding accordingly.

ASI Neelam urged women and students to remain alert about their personal safety, particularly while travelling. She emphasised that women travelling alone should remain aware of their surroundings and make use of available safety services whenever necessary.

The police team also explained the trip monitoring facility, which can provide an additional safety mechanism for women while travelling. ASI Neelam explained that women can share relevant travel details, including the vehicle number, driver’s name, journey time and destination, with the police as part of the facility.

The purpose of sharing such information is to enable the police to have relevant details about the journey in case assistance is required. The facility can be particularly useful when women are travelling alone and want to ensure that information about their journey is available to the police.

The awareness programme also covered several forms of harassment and crime that women and girls may face in public or private spaces. Participants were sensitised about eve-teasing, stalking, obscene comments, harassment through social media and domestic violence.

ASI Neelam advised women not to tolerate such behaviour and encouraged them to report incidents to the police without hesitation. She emphasised that seeking help at an early stage can assist authorities in responding to a problem before it escalates.

Women and girl students were also encouraged to speak openly about safety concerns and use the available emergency and support mechanisms. The police team assured participants that complaints related to women’s safety are handled with due sensitivity and that confidentiality is maintained while taking appropriate action.

The programme was aimed not only at informing women about emergency services but also at building confidence among them. The district police said that the broader objective of Safe City awareness initiatives is to help women and girls become more aware, confident and self-reliant so that they can feel safer while using public spaces.

Participants were also provided information about women’s helpline services, emergency assistance and legal rights. The police team explained that awareness of available services is an important part of personal safety because people are better placed to seek timely assistance when they know where and how to report a problem.

The police spokesperson said such programmes are being conducted as part of the district police’s continuing efforts to strengthen women’s safety. Public awareness, he said, remains an important component of preventing crime and ensuring that women are aware of the support available to them.

The choice of a bus stand as the venue for the awareness programme was also significant because public transport locations are frequently used by students, working women and other travellers. By reaching women and students directly at such public places, the Safe City team aims to take safety information closer to the people who may need it.

The police spokesperson said the district police would continue organising similar awareness programmes under the Safe City campaign at bus stands, railway stations, markets, educational institutions and other crowded public places.

The objective of these initiatives is to strengthen awareness about women’s safety and encourage citizens to make timely use of emergency services. The police also aim to promote an environment in which women and girls feel confident about reporting incidents of harassment or other forms of violence.

The awareness programme at Chhachhrauli provided participants with practical information about emergency assistance and travel safety while also reinforcing the importance of speaking up against harassment.

The police appealed to women and girls to remain alert, make use of available safety tools and contact the authorities whenever they feel threatened or require assistance. The district police reiterated that women’s safety remains an important priority under the Safe City campaign.

Through continued awareness activities and interaction with citizens at public locations, Yamunanagar Police is seeking to strengthen the connection between the community and available safety services while encouraging women and girls to travel and use public spaces with greater confidence.

POD/DESK