PESHAWAR, Mar 04 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has deployed the Ladies Police Force in main markets and bazaars during the holy month of Ramazan to facilitate women shoppers and ensure their safety.
The purpose of the deployment is to provide easy access to women, ensure a prompt police response, and effectively prevent harassment during peak hours, particularly before iftar.
In this regard, on the directives of Maria Mustafa, a special deployment of the Ladies Police Force has been made in markets and shopping centres across Mardan during Ramazan to safeguard women and facilitate them during shopping.
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by the SP City Circle, where key measures were discussed to ensure women’s safety, smooth access, and prevention of harassment during the holy month.
It was directed that the presence of the Ladies Police Force be ensured in all bazaars, shopping malls, and commercial areas falling within the City Circle so that women shoppers can shop in a safe and secure environment.
Officers were given special instructions to ensure easy access for women, a prompt police response, and effective prevention of harassment during rush hours, particularly before iftar.
Speaking on the occasion, SP City Circle Maria Mustafa said that respect, protection, and facilitation of women would remain the top priority of the police during Ramazan, adding that the Ladies Police Force would perform its duties in an effective manner.
She said these measures would help build public confidence and provide women with a safe and peaceful environment during the holy month.