Police educate girls on reporting harassment

MUZAFFARGARH:

Police organised an awareness seminar at Sardar Koray Khan Public Higher Secondary School to educate women, female students and children about protection against harassment, violence and sexual abuse, emergency police assistance and the use of Punjab Police digital applications.

DSP City Circle Muhammad Irshad, Safe City Manager, In-charge Virtual Women Police Station, school principal, Assistant Director Social Welfare Muhammad Aamir and clinical psychologist Nadia attended the event.

The participants were briefed on safety measures and available channels for seeking help in cases of harassment, violence or sexual abuse.

They were advised to contact Police Helpline 15, use Safe City panic buttons installed at public intersections and seek assistance through Punjab Police digital applications.

These include the Public Safety App, Punjab Police Pakistan App, Women Safety App and Humara Pyara App.

Police officials said the emergency facilities and digital applications had been introduced to ensure a timely response and improve the protection of women, girls and children.

DPO Syed Ghazanfar Ali Shah said Muzaffargarh police remained committed to safeguarding women, students and children round the clock.