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Lt. Governor Orders Citywide Women’s Safety Measures in Delhi

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Lt. Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered citywide measures to improve women’s safety.
Students marched Sep 25 and Sep 28, with a 3,000-person rally demanding safer streets.
Delhi police audited 5,000 schools and 30 universities, inspecting safety factors such as lighting and CCTV.
SPUWAC deployed 95 women officers for foot and scooty patrols in parks and campuses.
PWD, MCD, NDMC and DTC were told to eliminate dark spots and improve bus stop lighting.

History

Historical Context

The 16 December 2012 gang-rape of Jyoti Singh, dubbed Nirbhaya, triggered nationwide protests that led the Indian government to pass the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act in February 2013, create six fast-track rape courts and allocate the INR1,000 crore Nirbhaya Fund. Building on those reforms, Lt. Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has deployed 95 women police officers and ordered an audit of 5,000 Delhi schools to improve safety.

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Story summary

Lt. Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu ordered citywide measures to improve women’s safety.
Students marched Sep 25 and Sep 28, with a 3,000-person rally demanding safer streets.
Delhi police audited 5,000 schools and 30 universities, inspecting safety factors such as lighting and CCTV.
SPUWAC deployed 95 women officers for foot and scooty patrols in parks and campuses.
PWD, MCD, NDMC and DTC were told to eliminate dark spots and improve bus stop lighting.

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