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Zero Tolerance: NCW Chief on Women's Safety
22 Aug
Summary
- NCW chief urges police for zero tolerance towards crimes against women.
- Workshop focused on technology-driven, gender-sensitive policing methods.
- Emerging cyber threats like deepfakes and AI fraud increasingly target women.
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has urged police to adopt a 'zero tolerance' policy for crimes against women, coupled with utmost sensitivity towards victims. This directive was issued during a national workshop focused on employing technology for gender-sensitive policing and investigating cybercrimes targeting women.
Rahatkar highlighted that women's safety is a key indicator of effective governance, stressing the need for victim-centric policing. She warned about the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, including deepfakes and AI-enabled fraud, which disproportionately affect women. The chairperson also reiterated the importance of legal safeguards for women.
The workshop, organized by the NCW and state police, aimed to equip investigators with advanced techniques. Experts discussed gender sensitization, legal provisions like the POSH Act, and modern cyber-forensic investigation methods. The focus was on improving the timely delivery of justice for victims of cybercrimes.
