JOIN USThe police have set up two 'Pink Outposts' in South Bengaluru in a bid to provide more security near women's colleges.
The outposts, one near NMKRV College for Women at Jayanagar 3rd Block and the other at BMS College for Women at Basavanagudi, were inaugurated on Thursday.
The outposts have been set up to protect college-going girls from eve-teasing, said Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), South Zone, Srinivas.
"These outposts will be equipped with four CCTV cameras and only women police will be deployed. Women who are nearby and if they face any kind of harassment can immediately report to the nearest outpost. They don't have to file a written complaint," said S D Sharanappa, DCP, South.
So far, no incidents have been reported, Sharanappa added.
The police also have plans to set up similar outposts near other women's colleges, like Mount Carmel College at Vasanth Nagar and Jyothi Nivas College at Koramangala. Of late, there has been an increase in instances where men have been caught flashing and even masturbating in front of women's colleges.
Though Pink Hoysalas are deployed in most parts of the city, this will add in tightening security, said Srinivas.
Welcoming the move, Vibha V, an alumnus of NMKRV College, said, "This will make it easier for girls to reach out for help. This will help in holding the perpetrators accountable immediately."