Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 Launched in Banda With Women’s Safety Rally

The Mission Shakti Phase-6.O campaign for women’s safety and empowerment has been launched in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. Under the leadership of Chitrakootdham Range Deputy Inspector General Rajesh S. and Banda Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal, a large awareness rally was taken out in the city area under Mission Shakti 6.O.

The campaign is being conducted in line with the vision of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath for women’s safety and empowerment across the state. During the awareness rally, women and girls were informed about their safety, dignity and self-reliance.

The rally also focused on preventing crimes against women, remaining alert against cybercrime and online harassment, and taking steps to prevent domestic violence, eve-teasing and other offences. Information related to career counselling was also shared with women and girls.

They were encouraged to seek immediate police assistance in any emergency, remain aware of their rights and raise their voice against crime. During the programme, people were also informed about important helpline numbers, including Mission Shakti, the Women Helpline 1090, UP-112, the Child Helpline 1098 and the Cyber Helpline 1930.

On the first day of the Navratri festival, the police also carried out a foot patrol in the city area with a heavy police force. The patrol was conducted from the perspective of security and law and order during the festival. DIG Chitrakootdham Range Banda Rajesh S. and Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal reviewed the security arrangements at the railway station, major markets, crowded places and sensitive areas.

During the inspection, directions were issued to the concerned officers and police personnel to ensure that the festival was conducted in a peaceful and safe environment. The police officers also interacted with members of the public and assured them about their security.

Devotees were appealed to maintain mutual harmony and cooperate with the police administration. The officers also inspected the pandals set up for Maa Durga idols and reviewed the security arrangements there.

Pandal organisers were directed to ensure compliance with fire safety, electrical safety and other necessary safety standards. DJ operators and organisers were instructed to use sound amplifying equipment according to the prescribed standards and to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the government.

The police made it clear that if any violation of the rules or any kind of negligence was found, strict legal action would be taken against those responsible. The inspection and foot patrol were carried out as part of the security arrangements for the Navratri festival and the Mission Shakti campaign.

Additional Superintendent of Police Shivraj, Circle Officer City Saurabh Singh and Circle Officer Sadar Ms Pratigya Singh were present along with a heavy police force.

The special Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 campaign has been started for the upcoming 10 days during the Sharadiya Navratri festival. During this campaign, women and girls will be made aware on a large scale about various welfare schemes being run by the government for their safety and empowerment.

They will also be informed about different helpline numbers available for assistance. The campaign will further encourage women and girls to remain aware of their rights and to seek immediate police help in case of any problem, harassment or other difficulty.