Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Kolkata Police Unveils New Uniforms for Durga Suraksha Squad
Kolkata Police has a special team called the Durga Suraksha Squad that helps keep women safe.
They just got new uniforms that are pink and orange and have pictures of the goddess Durga on them.
The uniforms are light and have pockets so the officers can carry things while they patrol.
They also got new helmets that are pink and have extra protection.
The squad rides scooters around the city and works with other police groups to stop crimes against women.
The new gear costs about 2.75 lakh rupees for the uniforms and 1.08 lakh rupees for the helmets.
The goal is to show compassion and strength while protecting women.
Kolkata Police’s Durga Suraksha Squad will now wear pink‑and‑orange waistcoats with Goddess Durga imagery.
110 waistcoats and 80 pink helmets have been ordered, costing Rs 2.75 lakh and Rs 1.08 lakh respectively.
The new gear is designed to be lightweight, comfortable, and include pockets for patrol duties.
The squad patrols Kolkata on scooters, working with police stations, cyber police, women’s police stations and women’s cells.
The initiative aims to support women in distress and deter crimes against women.
- Who
- Kolkata Police and its Durga Suraksha Squad
- What
- Introduction of new pink‑and‑orange waistcoats and helmets
- When
- Announced Thursday, after launch earlier this month
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To raise awareness against crimes against women and support women in distress
- Squad Name
- Durga Suraksha Squad
- Uniform Color
- Pink and orange
- Number of Waistcoats
- 110
- Cost of Waistcoats
- Rs 2.75 lakh
- Number of Helmets
- 80
- Cost of Helmets
- Rs 1.08 lakh
- Patrol Vehicle
- Scooters