Durga Suroksha Bahini — West Bengal Women Safety Squad
West Bengal Police, Home Department, Government of West Bengal
📋 Scheme Overview
Durga Suroksha Bahini is West Bengal's flagship all-women police squad initiative, deploying specially trained women officers at sensitive public locations — schools, colleges, railway stations, bus stands, late-night markets, and isolated stretches. Named after Goddess Durga, these squads provide immediate visible protection, rapid response to distress calls, and a deterrent against eve-teasing, harassment, and assault targeting women in public spaces.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- This is a free public safety service — no application or registration required
- Any woman in distress or witnessing harassment can seek immediate help
- No income, caste, or age restrictions apply
🎁 Benefits & Features
- Immediate on-ground response by trained women officers in public areas
- Safe escort service for stranded or distressed women
- First point of contact for FIR registration in sensitive cases
- Visible patrolling near educational institutions and transport hubs
- Coordination with One Stop Centres (Sakhi Centres) for holistic support
📝 How to Apply — Step by Step
- No application required — this is a proactive patrolling initiative
- Approach any Durga Suroksha Bahini officer directly for immediate help
- Dial 100 (Police Emergency) or 1091 (Women Helpline) to summon assistance
- To request regular patrolling in your locality, write to your District Superintendent of Police
- File a formal complaint at the nearest police station's Nari Sohayata Desk
- Track complaint status via wbpolice.gov.in
📄 Documents Required
- 📎No documents required to seek immediate help
- 📎For FIR filing (optional): any government photo ID
- 📎Medical certificate if physical injury is involved
Ready to Apply?
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