Archive · 24 Jul 2025
UP Women Constables Protest Poor Camp Conditions in Gorakhpur
Imagine you're a new police officer, and you're living at a training camp.
Now imagine there isn't enough water to drink or bathe, and the food isn't good.
The place is also packed with too many people!
To make things worse, there are cameras near the bathrooms.
This is what happened at a training camp in Gorakhpur, India, where women constables protested because of these bad conditions.
They were unhappy about overcrowding, lack of resources and cameras near the toilets.
Senior officers came to talk to them and promised to fix things.
Trainee women constables protested at a PAC camp in Gorakhpur, UP.
Protestors cited inadequate drinking water, food, and bathing facilities.
They also reported overcrowding, with 600 trainees in a space for 360.
Concerns included surveillance cameras near the women's toilet.
Senior officers addressed the protesters, promising to address grievances.
- Who
- Approximately 600 trainee women constables.
- What
- Trainee women constables protested due to poor living conditions.
- When
- The protest occurred on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, two days after training began.
- Where
- Bichhiya PAC camp in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- They protested due to inadequate facilities, overcrowding, and surveillance concerns.
Trainee Constables' Grievances
Authorities' Response
Camp Conditions
Trainee Constables' Grievances
Inadequate facilities, overcrowding, and inappropriate camera placement.
Authorities' Response
Authorities are working to address the issues and improve conditions.
- Location
- Bichhiya PAC camp, Gorakhpur, UP, India
- Participants
- 600 trainee women constables
- Issue
- Poor living conditions and overcrowding
- Facilities
- Inadequate drinking water, food, and bathing facilities
- Incident Date
- July 24, 2024
- Start of Training
- July 21