Yogi govt's Anti-Romeo squad emerges as symbol of women's safety & respect in UP

Lucknow, Oct. 5 -- Mission Shakti 5.0. launched on the first day of Navratri, continues to empower the women and daughters of Uttar Pradesh by promoting self-reliance, social inclusion, and security.

Under this statewide campaign, the Uttar Pradesh Police carried out a large-scale drive to enhance women's safety and strengthen public trust.

According to ADG Padmaja Chauhan, nodal officer of Mission Shakti, following the directives of CM Yogi, Anti-Romeo Squads intensified surveillance across public spaces, including temples, markets, malls, and parks.

During the campaign, inspections were conducted at 1,08,292 temples and public locations, while 9,77,269 individuals were checked, resulting in the registration of over 2,500 FIRs.

The ext...