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Police active in women's safety ahead of Durga Puja, Durga Vahini patrols Sunderban markets
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News18•12-10-2026, 23:45
Police active in women's safety ahead of Durga Puja, Durga Vahini patrols Sunderban markets
- •Basirhat Police District has initiated a special safety campaign for women ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festival.
- •The special women's police force named Durga Vahini conducted patrolling in the Nazat police station area of the Sunderbans.
- •Female police personnel interacted with ordinary women in crowded markets and streets to check on their safety and security concerns.
- •Special surveillance is being maintained at river ferry ghats and potential trouble spots to prevent any harassment during the festive rush.
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The Durga Vahini is a special women's police force that patrols markets, crowded areas, and ferry ghats in the Nazat area of the Sunderbans to prevent harassment and ensure the safety of women shopping or visiting idols.
The initiative operates under the directives of Basirhat Police District Superintendent of Police Alakananda Vawal, is led by Minakhan SDPO Debashish Chattraj, and includes the cooperation of Nazat Police Station Inspector-in-Charge Nirmalya Dutta.
Waterways play a crucial role in commuting in the Nazat area, and because passenger numbers increase significantly during Durga Puja as people travel for various needs, special surveillance is maintained at ferry ghats to keep passengers safe.
