Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to conduct a special campaign on the safety of women and girls during the Navratri festival, beginning October 17.
During this time, women go out to worship in temples and see Dussehra fair, in which complaints of molestation of women are often received.
Therefore, the Yogi government has already become alert. The chief minister has decided to run a special campaign in which a special police team will be deployed for the safety of women. Orders have also been issued to the officials in this regard.
The CM has also directed the police to take prompt action in cases involving women and girls and deal with such matters sensitively.
Officials have also been instructed that strict action will be taken against them if they do not pay attention to such matters.
According to the order, for the safety of women in Durga Puja, temples and Dussehra fair, a police team will be deployed. The police has been instructed to conduct rounds from time to time.
The chief minister has said that anti-Romeo squads, formed to check harassment of women and girls, should remain active in crowded and sensitive areas.
CM Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with top officials today on the preparations for Durga Puja and Navratri. During the meeting, he directed the officials concerned to ensure the safety of women and to follow the COVID-19 guidelines.