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NCW Chief Urges Swift Police Action on Deepfakes Targeting Women
The National Commission for Women met with Mumbai Police to discuss how women can be kept safer.
Its chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, asked police to respond quickly when someone reports fake or changed pictures and videos being used to target women.
She said police should treat these reports carefully and keep digital evidence.
The meeting also covered women’s helplines and help desks at police stations.
Officials discussed how police and other services can support women facing domestic violence.
They also reviewed safety measures such as patrols, cameras, and street lighting.
The commission said workplace committees about sexual harassment need to work properly and their members need training.
Police shared information about their safety measures with the commission.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged Mumbai Police to act promptly on complaints involving deepfakes, morphed photos, and other online harassment targeting women.
At a meeting with Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and senior officials, the commission reviewed cybercrime, help desks, helplines, domestic violence, and public safety.
Rahatkar stressed preserving digital evidence and handling complaints sensitively, while calling for regular monitoring of police responses to women seeking help.
The meeting discussed coordination among police and support services for domestic violence cases, as well as patrols, CCTV, lighting, and vulnerable locations.
The NCW also discussed POSH Act awareness and training, including the effective operation of workplace Internal Committees.
- Who
- NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, and senior Mumbai Police officials.
- What
- The NCW reviewed women's safety issues and urged prompt police action on cyber harassment complaints targeting women.
- Where
- Mumbai Police headquarters, Mumbai.
- When
- Monday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- To review women's safety measures and improve police responses to complaints, including cyber harassment, domestic violence, and workplace sexual harassment.
Key facts
- Commission
- National Commission for Women (NCW)
- NCW chairperson
- Vijaya Rahatkar
- Police commissioner
- Deven Bharti
- Cyber complaints discussed
- Deepfakes, morphed photographs, objectionable social media posts, and defamatory content targeting women
- Other safety issues
- Women's help desks and helplines, domestic violence complaints, and safety in public places
- Workplace safety
- The meeting discussed awareness and training under the POSH Act and the functioning of Internal Committees.
- Additional engagements
- The NCW conducted a programme in BKC and held a POSH-related meeting and workshop with ICICI Bank, as well as a programme at TISS.
Quotes
Vijaya Rahatkar
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
“Wherever cybercrimes or incidents of harassment against women are taking place, the Mumbai Police should take immediate steps. There is no reason for any laxity in such cases.”
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“Merely forming a committee is not enough. The committee has to function and members need to be trained and made aware of the provisions.”
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