ACP's Night Patrol Exposes Gaps in Women's Safety

ACP Sukanya Sharma of Agra conducted a late-night inspection to assess women's safety, posing as an ordinary woman in need of assistance. Her emergency call prompted a quick police response, highlighting procedural effectiveness but also drawing criticism from Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav about the current government's safety measures for women.

In a proactive move to gauge women's safety, ACP Sukanya Sharma ventured out in plain clothes at night in Agra. Saturday night saw Sharma call the emergency 112 services, purportedly stranded and in need of help on a deserted road.

Within 10 minutes, a police team arrived, only to discover it was ACP Sharma. This act was a demonstration of procedure, emphasizing the police's promptness but also revealing gaps in systemic safety measures.

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav praised Sharma's initiative but critiqued the BJP government's current approach to women's safety. He advocated for regular 'mock calls' to ensure vigilance and highlighted the need for reinforcing existing safety protocols.

(With inputs from agencies.)