Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kolkata Police Expands Durga Suraksha Squad for Women Safety Awareness
The Kolkata Police have expanded the role of the Durga Suraksha Squad to not only patrol but also to educate people about women's safety and cybercrime.
They will visit 120 places in the city, give out leaflets, make announcements, show short videos, and talk to people to answer their questions.
The squad includes police officers from different departments who will work together to spread awareness.
They have 10 scooters and one vehicle to help them with this important task.
Kolkata Police expanded the Durga Suraksha Squad's role to include public awareness drives on women's safety and cybercrime.
The squad will cover 120 locations across 60 police stations in the city.
Joint patrol teams include personnel from cyber, women, and local police stations.
Activities include distributing leaflets, public announcements, screening awareness videos, and direct interactions with citizens.
The initiative uses 10 scooters and one vehicle, with assistance from women personnel from various police departments.
- Who
- Kolkata Police and Durga Suraksha Squad
- What
- Expanded role for women safety and cybercrime awareness
- When
- Starting Monday
- Where
- Across Kolkata in 120 locations
- Why
- To educate citizens about crimes against women and cybercrime
- Initiative Name
- Durga Suraksha Squad
- Purpose
- Women safety and cybercrime awareness
- Locations
- 120 locations across 60 police stations
- Teams
- Joint patrol teams with cyber, women, and local police
- Activities
- Leaflets, public announcements, awareness videos, direct interactions
- Resources
- 10 scooters and 1 vehicle