Nagpur: Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal, Commissioner of Police has issued strict directives for immediate and effective action in all cases related to crimes against women. The instructions were given during a high-level review meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 12:30 pm at the Auditorium Hall of Police Bhavan, where investigation officers and “Police Didis” were present to discuss women’s safety and pending investigations.
Presiding over the meeting, the Commissioner emphasized the need for all investigating officers and personnel to treat crimes against women with utmost seriousness. Special attention was directed towards incidents of eve-teasing, particularly during evening hours, and offences occurring in and around schools, colleges, and densely populated residential areas.
Police personnel have been instructed to immediately visit the crime scene after a case is registered, collect relevant evidence without delay, and conduct thorough investigations. They have also been directed to file charge sheets in court promptly without waiting for deadline extensions. The Commissioner praised the Beltarodi Police Station for filing a charge sheet within 48 hours in a recent case, terming it exemplary work.
The meeting also highlighted the critical role of “Police Didis” in curbing crimes against women. It was noted that if “Police Didis” operate effectively within their respective jurisdictions and more awareness sessions are organized under the initiative, the number of crimes against women can significantly decrease.
The Commissioner further instructed that in cases where immediate evidence is not available, investigations may be temporarily paused and reopened later. However, no case should be left pending unnecessarily, and delays in investigations will not be tolerated.
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sanjay Patil, Dr. Shivaji Rathod, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rahul Makanikar, PI Kavita Isarkar of the Social Security Branch, PI Seema Surve from the Bharosa Cell, all Assistant Commissioners of Police, and around 100 investigating officers and 50 “Police Didis” from across 33 police stations.
