THRISSUR: The first all-woman police station in Thrissur district, which aims to curtail violence against women and find quick solutions in cases involving them, started functioning in the city on Friday. It was inaugurated by chief minister Oommen Chandy. This is the fourth such police stations in the state.
The new station is situated near the office of Inspector General of Police in Sakthan Nagar. Earlier, women cell and helpline were functioning in this building.
It will deal with all cases related to women. Cases in which women are the accused will also be referred to this station.
The helpline number of the woman police station is 0487 - 2428855. tnn
T R Santhosh, CI, Town East Station, said, "Cases related to women will be investigated by women cops. Cases in which men are the accused will be referred to respective stations. The police helpline number of the woman police station is 0487 - 2428855.
Sub Inspector Devi will head this station, which will also have an ASI and six women civil police officers. The station will be under the supervision of Town East CI. Police stations in Guruvayur, Pavaratty, Ollur, Nedupuzha, Town East, Town West, Mannuthy, Peechi, Peramangalam and Viyyur will come under its limit.
Chief minister Oommen Chandy who opened the station, also addressed the passing put parade of 473 recruits at the Kerala Police Academy in Ramavarmapuram on Friday. He said police should take the initiative to develop trust between themselves and the public.
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