The Delhi government has issued a standard operating procedure for the protection of inter-caste and interfaith couples from threats and ha...
The Delhi government has issued a standard operating procedure for the protection of inter-caste and interfaith couples from threats and harassment, reported PTI on Sunday.
The government will provide accommodation in safe houses to couples whose families or local leaders are opposing their marriage, according to the SOP. The existing 181 helpline number for women in the national Capital will double up as a helpline for such couples.
“The telecallers trained to handle distress calls and already aware about available services can provide necessary assistance/advice to the couple in distress,” the guidelines said. “If required, they can be further trained to handle such calls.”
It said that the deputy commissioner of police of the area concerned, who will also head a “special cell” on the matter, will inform the district magistrate about the threats and convey the requirement of the couples for staying in safe house. After conducting an enquiry to verify the authenticity of the threats, the deputy commissioner of police concerned will direct an assistant commissioner of police or a sub-division police officer to register a first information report against those threatening the couples.
“Adequate security shall be provided to the couple in form of PSO [protective service officer] and the ‘safe house’ will also be...
