Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu inaugurated Delhi's first dedicated all-women police station at the Subzi Mandi complex [1].
The facility aims to increase safety and accessibility for victims of crime. By providing a specialized environment, the city hopes to reduce the intimidation women and children often feel when reporting crimes to traditional law enforcement agencies [2].
Located in the North District, the station is designed to cater exclusively to complaints and crimes committed against women and children [3]. The initiative seeks to create a sensitive and non-intimidating atmosphere, which officials said will encourage more survivors to come forward and seek justice [4].
According to reports, the station became operational on June 19, 2024 [5]. It represents the first time the city has established a police station staffed entirely by women to handle these specific caseloads [6].
The station will operate within the existing Subzi Mandi Police Station complex, integrating specialized resources into the district's security infrastructure [7]. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the legal and protective framework for vulnerable populations in the capital [2].
The inauguration was presided over by Lt. Gov. Sandhu, who said there is a need for a dedicated space where women can feel secure while interacting with the police [1]. This specialized approach is intended to streamline the process of filing complaints, and conducting investigations into gender-based violence [3].
“Delhi's first dedicated all-women police station”
The establishment of a gender-specific police station indicates a shift toward victim-centric policing in Delhi. By removing the potential for intimidation inherent in mixed-gender environments, the city is attempting to lower the barrier for reporting crimes against women and children, which may lead to higher reporting rates and a more accurate understanding of crime trends in the North District.
