Bihar Police Launches 'Police Didi' Initiative: 2,500 Scooty-Mounted Teams Tagged With Dial-112 to Ensure Women's Safety

Women and girls across Bihar are set to receive an intensified layer of security as the state police administration rolls out the comprehensive 'Police Didi' initiative. Designed to crack down on eve-teasing, harassment, and public nuisance around educational hubs, commercial zones, and public spaces, the program deploys scooty-mounted women police squads equipped for rapid emergency response.2,500 Scooter-Mounted Teams Tagged With Dial-112As part of the first phase, over 1,000 of the planned 2,500 specialized 'Police Didi' teams have already been constituted, with active patrolling commencing in Patna and rolling out across remaining districts on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. To ensure zero response delays, these mobile squads are directly integrated and tagged with the state's Dial-112 emergency response system. This connectivity allows patrolling officers to immediately summon backup or dispatch the nearest police force during any critical situation, creating an interconnected safety net across urban and rural sectors.Identifying Vulnerable Hotspots and Specialized TrainingAccording to police headquarters directives, law enforcement agencies have systematically mapped out vulnerable urban locations to curb crimes against women before they occur. Designated hotspots under strict surveillance include:Schools, colleges, and student hostelsCoaching institutes, shopping malls, and public parksCinema halls, crowded market complexes, and local festival fairsTo maintain operational efficiency, each 'Police Didi' squad comprises a dedicated female Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) or PTC in-charge paired with a female constable. Before deployment, these personnel undergo an intensive two-week regional training program covering women-centric legal frameworks, advanced self-defense techniques, CPR, tactical use of pepper sprays, and body-worn camera operation.Counseling and Child-Sensitive Handling for MinorsBeyond active enforcement and penalizing habitual molesters, the 'Police Didi' initiative emphasizes proactive community engagement and victim support. Female officers regularly visit assigned stations to interact directly with female students, address grievances, and provide psychological counseling. In legal scenarios involving minor offenders, the protocol prioritizes reform and rehabilitation by preparing a detailed Social Investigation Report (SIR) instead of a standard First Information Report (FIR), which is subsequently submitted before the Juvenile Justice Board in strict adherence to child protection laws.