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To combat eve teasing, sexual harassment and other crimes against women 91 Nirbhaya Squads comprising of specially trained police officers were launch
Question

To combat eve teasing, sexual harassment and other crimes against women 91 Nirbhaya Squads comprising of specially trained police officers were launched in __________ on 26 January 2022.

A.

Chennai

B.

Delhi

C.

Mumbai

D.

Bengaluru

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Mumbai
Explanation:
On 26 January 2022, Mumbai Police launched 91 Nirbhaya Squads to combat eve teasing, sexual harassment, and other crimes against women.
These squads consist of specially trained police officers, both male and female, and patrol public places to ensure women's safety.
Information Booster:
  • Each Nirbhaya Squad is equipped with GPS-enabled vehicles, body cameras, and other security tools.
  • These squads operate in crowded areas such as railway stations, markets, colleges, and bus stops to prevent crimes against women.
  • The initiative was launched under the Maharashtra Government’s "Nirbhaya Scheme", aiming to create a safer environment for women.
Additional Knowledge:
  • (Chennai): Chennai has its own women's safety programs. 
  • (Delhi): Though Delhi has women's safety initiatives, this specific initiative was launched in Mumbai.
  • (Bengaluru): Bengaluru has women’s safety measures but not the 91 Nirbhaya Squads initiative.

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