India, Sept. 26 -- Ghazibad Several girl students were given an opportunity to act as a station house officer (SHO) for a day in Ghaziabad as part of "Mission Shakti 5.0" initiative, a step towards women empowerment and also to bring society and the police together.

Officers said the initiative, launched across the district, showcases the state's transformative strides for women safety, education, and nutrition since 2017. On Thursday, it enabled 24 girls to experience working with the police at different police stations.

Mahi Bhardwaj, a Class 12 student, was one such girl who acted as the SHO of Ankur Vihar police station in Ghaziabad. She was given a first-hand experience of different works that police take up every day.

"I would no...