First all-women police station opens in Arunachal Pradesh - Tuesday June 4,2013

The first all-women police station in Arunachal Pradesh has started functioning here to specifically deal with crimes against women.

The plan to set up the maiden all-women police station was mooted by the state government days after the Delhi gang-rape incident and the proposal was approved by the state cabinet on February 6,2013.The cabinet had also approved for creation of separate cells in all 17 district headquarters as well as at the Police Headquarters here to tackle crimes against women.

With the opening of the all-women police station, the state government has sent a clear message to ensure better safety and security to women, SP Surendra Kumar said