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Women police station is opened with a view to pay special
attention to crimes against women and more particularly
harassment and cruelty against women. They are also intended
to inspire confidence and provide free communication by the
women victims. The other functions include assistance to
police in search, arrest, custody, escort and interrogation
of women prisoners or suspects. Contingents of women police
are provided in other police stations also with a view to
perform the above functions.
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The records, management and functions of the Women Police
Stations are the same as prescribed for L&O Police Stations.
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The women police station is a part of L&O Police
Sub-Division and is under the supervision of the L&O Police
SDPO.
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The SHO of the Women Police Station has all the functions,
duties and responsibilities as SHO of an L&O Police Station.
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The SHO maintains close liaison and coordination with the
officials of the women and the child welfare department,
non-governmental and voluntary organizations, the officials
in charge of State Homes for women, and other authorities
specified in the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act and the
Juvenile Justice (Care and protection of children) Act.
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All equipment and facilities including communication etc. as
are provided for L&O Police Station are provided to the
Women Police Station. Particular attention is to be paid in
collecting information and taking security action against
persons who indulge in organized trafficking in women and
children and those who are likely to commit offences of
kidnapping, abduction, and child marriage.
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