QUETTA: The Balochistan government has initiated a plan to recruit 280 female personnel in the police force of the province in a bid to improve the efficiency of the department and to eliminate violence against women, APP reported.
Addressing a press conference here in Quetta on Monday, Acting Inspector of Police Balochistan Salman Chaudhary said that women would be appointed to the rank of a sub-inspector, assistant sub-inspector, and constable to provide help to violence-hit women at all levels.
In that regard, he apprised that a police station would be established in Turbat which would help address and resolve crimes committed against women.
The AIG said that the Balochistan government had already inaugurated the province’s first women’s police station in Quetta to resolve their complaints.
“Around 150 complaints of various natures have been registered through ‘Women Safety App, ‘ which was resolved without any hurdle and delay,” he shared.
Lady Officers will be Trained to Deal with Harassment Incidents
He also said that lady police officers would be trained to deal with the applicants effectively and strictly tackle harassment incidents in the province.
Crediting the Balochistan government, the AIG said the approved posts would enhance the women’s induction ratio in the police, which was in the past very meagre.
“Separate headquarters for minorities and women have been established in the province to ensure a safe environment where they can easily work in,” he said.
