Delhi deploys Pink Force for women’s safety at Rajpath protest

Delhi Police deployed Pink Force, an all-women patrol unit, on Rajpath on Saturday, 10 October 2026, as part of security for a demonstration over electoral rolls and demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal. The force’s deployment follows recent reports of misbehaviour and assaults on women police personnel during earlier protests by the Opposition alliance. The unit is intended for high-visibility patrols near schools, colleges, Metro stations and other public spaces, modelled on Goa’s Pink Force launched in December 2021.

Pink Force personnel are expected to provide immediate assistance to women in distress, conduct special patrols around educational institutions and strengthen security at public transport hubs. The initiative aims to prevent harassment and improve women’s safety in the national capital. Open Magazine reports that the unit’s sanctioned strength and command structure have not been publicly detailed. The deployment is part of a broader security plan involving more than 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel across Delhi.