Police in Gurugram Apprehend 23 Women for Public Loitering
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Synopsis
On April 9, Gurugram Police detained 23 women and girls for loitering in public areas as part of a special campaign. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and deter illegal activities in the region.
Key Takeaways
- 23 women apprehended for loitering.
- Initiative led by various police teams.
- Operation focused on bus stand and MG Road.
- Women released with warnings.
- Legal action threatened against establishments aiding illegal activities.
Gurugram, April 9 (NationPress) Various police units from the Gurugram Police have apprehended 23 women and girls for loitering in public areas, as reported by the authorities.
The police mentioned that a targeted initiative was executed by teams from the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) City, Gurugram, Women Police Station (West), SHO DLF Phase-1, DLF Phase-2, Durga Shakti Team, SIS, and Women Police Station (East), Gurugram.
An official indicated that this operation took place at the city's bus stand and MG Road, where the 23 women were found loitering.
He noted that the women apprehended were released with a caution against repeating such behavior in the future.
“Essential directives have been issued to operators of hotels, restaurants, and guesthouses that provide accommodation to women and girls engaged in such illegal activities. Their establishments will face penalties and legal action if found in violation,” stated Karan Goel, DCP (West).
He emphasized that the presence of these women involved in undesirable activities creates problems for local workers and residents, leading to an increase in miscreants in those areas, thereby damaging the social environment.
“This special initiative was launched by the Gurugram Police to curb such actions and ensure a safe environment for the general public,” he added.
Earlier, on March 20, the Gurugram Police detained 35 women and girls loitering around MG Road and other locations in the city.
Police teams from the Women Police Station Sector-51 and Police Station (West) carried out a special investigation on MG Road.
