DCW asks Delhi Police why there is no woman as SHO in city

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday wrote to the Delhi Police seeking explanation over reports that Delhi did not have a single police station with a woman cop as the Station House Officer (SHO).

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday wrote to the Delhi Police seeking explanation over reports stating Delhi did not have a single police station with a policewoman deployed as the Station House Officer (SHO). DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said, “We have been informed that there are no women SHOs in any of the 178 police stations in the national capital. This is very shocking and disappointing at the same time.” “It is very important to ensure equal participation of women in the force. Further, areas like GB Road must have women SHOs. We have issued a notice to the police in the matter and sought answers to our concerns. We are taking this issue very seriously and will try to bring about a change," Maliwal said.