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Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
UP Police finalises plan to check human trafficking
Lucknow: In a concerted move to combat human trafficking and illegal overseas employment frauds, police officers from 11 vulnerable districts gathered at police headquarters for a strategy workshop. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The session was chaired by ADG Women & Child Safety Organisation (WCSO) Padmaja Chauhan and featured officials from the Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs), LIU, cyber cells, and the ministry of external affairs. The workshop was held in the wake of increasing cases of fraud and trafficking involving unregistered recruitment agents falsely promising overseas jobs. Authorities were told to ensure that any agent or organisation facilitating overseas employment is registered with the ministry of external affairs. Citizens were advised to verify agent credentials through the official eMigrate portal. Victims of migration-related fraud or trafficking can now file complaints at their nearest police station without delay. Police officers were instructed to prioritise such cases and conduct evidence-based, quality investigations. All district police units have been directed to launch awareness campaigns, urging citizens to engage only with verified agents when seeking employment abroad. Police were asked to keep vigil on fake job advertisements in print, digital and social media and take legal action against fraudulent employment offers and unregistered agents. Mukesh Kumar, POE (Protector of Emigrants) appointed by the ministry of external affairs for Uttar Pradesh, educated officers on the protocol to assist victims trapped abroad. He said many fall prey to forced labour, passport confiscation, non-payment of wages, and even suspicious deaths, with families often struggling to get justice or compensation. ADG Padmaja Chauhan said, "Our goal is to prevent innocent people from falling into trafficking traps."
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Time of India
At 98.6%, UP tops in disposal of sexual harassment cases
Lucknow: has achieved a major milestone in women's safety by ranking first in disposal of sexual harassment cases and compliance of norms, according to the June report of the Govt of India's Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The state also has the lowest pendency of such cases nationwide. In response, CM Yogi instructed officials to aim for zero pendency, reinforcing his govt's commitment to swift justice and women's security. "The Yogi govt has consistently maintained the top position in both the disposal and compliance rates of crimes against women over the past several years," a govt spokesperson said. Nodal officer of the Women and Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), Padmaja Chauhan, said that women and child safety remain a top priority for Chief Minister . As per ITSSO data from April 21, 2018, to June 3, 2025, UP leads all states in disposal of cases related to crimes against women and girls, with a disposal rate of 98.6%. During this period, 1,22,130 FIRs were registered in the state. UP is followed by Delhi (97.6%) and Haryana (97.2%). In 2018, UP ranked 7th with a disposal rate of 95%. In terms of compliance rate (filing of charge sheets within 60 days), Goa leads with 88.50%, followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu at 88.30%, while UP stands third nationally with 80.6%. However, among major states, UP tops the list, followed by Uttarakhand (80%) and Madhya Pradesh (77%). In 2018, UP ranked 10th in this category. Chauhan said that UP's pendency rate was only 0.2%, making it the best-performing state.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Indian Express
7 UP officers attend National Conference on Women in Police
Seven women officers from Uttar Pradesh Police attended the two-day 11th National Conference on Women in Police organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and the Tamil Nadu Police in Chennai starting Wednesday. The delegation included Padmaja Chauhan, Additional Director General, Women and Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), Vrinda Shukla, SP (WCSO/1090) and Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anukriti Sharma. The conference was attended by women cops across ranks starting from constable to DG/ADG from all states and UTs, paramilitary forces and agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA), officials said. The aim of the conference was to brainstorm on ways of increasing the representation of women in the police force, mainstreaming them and making them progress in all kinds of policing roles. The themes of the conference were 1) recruitment, training, gender sensitive uniforms and accoutrements 2) mainstreaming and career growth 3) work life balance 4) welfare measures, including mental health 5) ?ideas and vision on empowerment of women and 6) best practices in prevention of human trafficking.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Women cops showcase UP model of responsive policing, Mission Shakti
Lucknow: A seven-member delegation of women police officers from Uttar Pradesh showcased the state's flagship Mission Shakti Scheme as a model for proactive and responsive policing for women's safety and empowerment , during the 11th National Conference on Women in Police, held in Chennai on May 14-15. Organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Police, the conference served as a national platform for sharing ideas on empowering women in policing. Led by ADG, Women & Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), Padmaja Chauhan, the delegation included Vrinda Shukla (SP WCSO/1090), Anukriti Sharma (ASP, Sambhal) and other officers. Themes of the conference included recruitment and training, gender-sensitive uniforms, career progression, work-life balance, mental health and welfare, and best practices in anti-human trafficking initiatives. SP Vrinda Shukla spoke on 'Ideas and vision on empowerment of women', putting spotlight on UP's Mission Shakti as a comprehensive model of women-centric policing . She discussed initiatives like women help desks, beat system, time-bound investigation protocols monitored via ITSSO portal, and rise in conviction rates in crimes against women. She attributed this success to institutional reforms and the political will of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. ADG Padmaja Chauhan was also among 14 police personnel honoured nationally for exceptional contributions. She was felicitated for expanding the mandate of women beat constables in Phase V of Mission Shakti. This included targeted drives against acid sale, obscene content, illegal spas, and inspection of women's shelter homes, along with tracking of repeat offenders. Intelligence gathered through these operations led to hundreds of FIRs and preventive actions across the state. Uttar Pradesh also earned distinction at the conference for having the highest number of women police personnel in the country, followed by host state Tamil Nadu. The event was inaugurated by Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai and concluded with remarks from Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin.
