Operation Veerangana is related to engaging housewives for curbing crimes against women

Q.  Operation Veerangana is related to
- Published on 24 Aug 16

a. All women Police Stations
b. A dedicated women battalion in army, navy as well as air force
c. Engage housewives for curbing crimes against women
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Engage housewives for curbing crimes against women
 
  • The Delhi Police are roping in housewives to serve as its ‘eyes and ears’ and report about domestic violence, suppressed cases of sexual abuse and street crimes.
  • In the initiative called ‘Operation Veerangana’, the Central District police has decided to train dozens of housewives to spot and report crimes taking place in their immediate neighbourhood.
  • The police are particularly targeting housewives because of their belief that these women are the “silent observers” and that their active involvement in “community-based exercises” will come handy.
  • In Delhi, private detective agencies employ many housewives as detectives because of their ability to investigate without drawing attention.

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