Women Safety
The Delhi government has drawn up a comprehensive plan for a 24x7 CCTV surveillance system costing around Rs 646 crore to eradicate dark spots and ensure women's safety. Currently, over 2.5 lakh CCTV cameras are installed and maintained by the Public Works Department. The BJP government plans to add 50,000 more cameras.
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A businessman in South Delhi's Mehrauli area was thrashed by four men after he tried to stop them from harassing women. Police arrested all four accused following a complaint. The victim received treatment at AIIMS and was discharged.
Two Australian women's cricket players were stalked and sexually harassed by a motorcyclist while walking in Indore during the ICC Women’s World Cup. The accused, Aqeel Khan, a serial offender with 10 prior criminal cases, was quickly arrested. Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's comments placing responsibility on the women for not informing security have sparked criticism.