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West Bengal Govt Approves Establishment of 29 New Women Police Stations
✍️ ET Government
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 08:38 AM
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The West Bengal government has approved the creation of 29 new police stations exclusively for women to enhance safety and support.
The West Bengal government has officially sanctioned the setting up of 29 new police stations dedicated to women. This administrative decision aims to strengthen the law enforcement infrastructure specifically tailored to address issues faced by women in the state.
The approval marks a significant step in the state's efforts to improve public safety and ensure better accessibility to police services for female citizens. By establishing these dedicated units, the administration intends to create a more supportive environment for reporting and resolving grievances.
While specific locations for these new stations have not been detailed in the immediate announcement, the move reflects a broader policy focus on gender-sensitive policing. The implementation of these stations is expected to streamline the process of handling cases related to women's safety and welfare across various districts in Bengal.
The approval marks a significant step in the state's efforts to improve public safety and ensure better accessibility to police services for female citizens. By establishing these dedicated units, the administration intends to create a more supportive environment for reporting and resolving grievances.
While specific locations for these new stations have not been detailed in the immediate announcement, the move reflects a broader policy focus on gender-sensitive policing. The implementation of these stations is expected to streamline the process of handling cases related to women's safety and welfare across various districts in Bengal.