Delhi LG Sandhu orders police to strengthen women, senior safety schemes

Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu on Thursday reviewed key Delhi Police safety initiatives for women and senior citizens, directing police commissioner Anurag Kumar to improve outreach, emergency response and enforcement. Sandhu ordered zero tolerance for crimes against vulnerable groups.

He assessed the Senior Citizen Mobile Application, which allows elderly residents to register and seek emergency assistance. Sandhu directed police to reassess the number of senior citizens in Delhi and expand the app's coverage. He also reviewed the Shishtachar squads deployed near schools, colleges, metro stations and markets to combat street harassment.

Sandhu instructed police to intensify patrolling and ensure strict action against offenders. He also reviewed security arrangements on pink buses, where he stressed visible policing and sustained monitoring for women's safety.