Armed and Ready: Pune’s ‘Damini Squads’ Equipped with Pistols to Combat Crime
Pune, 11th July 2023: In response to the recent attack on a young college girl in Sadashiv Peth, a proactive decision has been made to bolster the city’s security by increasing the number of ‘Damini squads’ comprising women police patrolling teams. In light of the escalating crime incidents, these squads will now be equipped with pistols. Additionally, pistol training has commenced for crime branch officers, investigation squads from police stations, and other patrolling teams.
The women police personnel serving in the Damini squads will be provided with pistols to enhance their capabilities in maintaining law and order. Police Commissioner Retesh Kumaarr has directed immediate action in the event of any untoward incidents. While every member of the police force receives basic pistol and gun training, officers trained in pistol handling do not have regular practice. Typically, pistol handling is practiced only once a year by police personnel.
In response to the surge in crime incidents, the Damini squads, alongside the crime branch and the detection branch (DB) of police stations, have initiated pistol training. Commissioner of Police Retesh Kumaarr and Joint Commissioner of Police Sandeep Karnik have issued orders to promptly respond to acts of vehicle vandalism, intimidation, and incidents of molestation against women. A comprehensive list of known criminals in the city has been compiled, with instructions to take preemptive action against them.
The presence of armed police officers instills fear in criminals and generates a sense of security among citizens. Considering this, the Commissioner of Police has mandated pistol training for women police personnel in the Damini squads and the investigation teams. Furthermore, pistols will also be made available to police officers serving in the investigation teams to strengthen their crime-fighting capabilities.
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