The recent brutal gang-rape of a 27-year-old has once again raised the question of women's safety in our country. Travelling alone at night for women in India is a big concern and Ludhiana Police has launched a scheme where a woman can avail a free ride back home in a police vehicle at night.

The multiplying number of sexual assaults and robberies in the country has forced many women to quit their jobs due to security reasons. The scheme was launched by the Commissioner of Police Rakesh Agarawal in Ludhiana on Sunday.

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According to Times Of India, Rakesh Agarwal said,  “We have two dedicated helpline numbers, 1091 and 7837018555, for women's help. They work 24×7. Women can dial these to get a free ride to their home in Ludhiana. A control room vehicle, nearby PCR vehicle or the SHO vehicle will reach where you are and drop you at your destination safely,” he added.

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The police have also launched an app 'Shakti' for women that'll help women reach out to police just by clicking the help button. The app has an SOS button and in one click, women can update their current location to 10 contacts and a message will also be sent to the nearest PCR.

The app has been launched on the play store and has been downloaded by 2500 women last month.

We think this is a great initiative by Ludhiana Police and should be considered by other states all across India. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: The Times Of India

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