Women’s safety: Where police turn into accused

New Delhi: In a classic case of the fence eating the crop, an assistant sub-inspector  (ASI) was suspended from his services after he allegedly raped a 25-year-old woman along with his realtor friend on Tuesday in Nangloi.

The issue of women’s safety and security has again surfaced in the national capital where the law keepers are turning into violators themselves.

 Around 150 Delhi police personnel have been accused of rape, sexual harassment and molestation in the past six years.

According to an RTI filed, as many as 122 cases are still pending for probe where the men in khaaki are allegedly involved in connection with rape and sexual assault cases.

It is surprising to note not one single accused has been found guilty in 28 cases lodged against them so far, according to another RTI.

Of the 150 personnel accused of sexual harassment, the police has acted against 30 per cent of the them in which the accused were demoted and two constables were dismissed.

However, the constables can be reinstated if they win their court cases. With rising number of crime against women, it is essential for the law makers to make an environment where a woman isn’t afraid to walk into a police station to file a complaint.