Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Trainee Women Constables Protest Camp Conditions in Gorakhpur
Imagine you're training to be a police officer, but the place you live is not good.
That's what happened to some women constables in India.
They protested because they didn't have enough water, food, or good places to take a bath.
They also said there were too many people living there and that cameras were watching them near the toilets.
They asked the people in charge to fix these problems and were promised help.
Trainee women constables protested at a PAC camp in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Protesters cited poor living conditions, including lack of water, food, and bathing facilities.
They alleged overcrowding, with 600 trainees in a space designed for 360.
Concerns included the presence of surveillance cameras near the women's toilet.
Senior officers met with the protesters and promised to address their grievances.
- Who
- Approximately 600 trainee women constables.
- What
- Protest by trainee women constables regarding poor living conditions.
- When
- July 23, 2024 - two days after training began on July 21.
- Where
- Bichhiya PAC camp in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To protest inadequate living conditions and mistreatment at the training center.
Trainee Constable Grievances
Administration Response
Living Conditions
Trainee Constable Grievances
Lack of basic amenities like water and food, open bathing facilities.
Administration Response
Authorities are expected to provide the basic amenities.
Overcrowding
Trainee Constable Grievances
Overcrowding due to the presence of 600 trainees in the camp
Administration Response
Space for 360 trainees exists at the camp
Mistreatment and Surveillance
Trainee Constable Grievances
Presence of cameras near women’s toilet and alleged mistreatment by officers.
Administration Response
To be addressed by officers after a review.
- Location
- Bichhiya PAC camp, Gorakhpur, UP, India
- Participants
- 600 trainee women constables
- Date of Protest
- July 23, 2024
- Key Concerns
- Poor living conditions, overcrowding, camera surveillance
- Capacity
- 360 trainees (actual 600)
- Response
- Senior officers promised to address grievances