Lucknow: The district administration has launched a comprehensive, 90-day campaign aimed at cracking down on crimes against women and children. This initiative, directed by District Magistrate Suryapal Gangwar, represents a multi-faceted approach to safeguard vulnerable groups by addressing both direct and indirect threats. The campaign will be executed in phases, with a series of focused operations, each spanning 10 days, to address specific areas of criminal activity. In a meeting at the Collectorate, District Magistrate Gangwar outlined the urgency of these operations, stating that the campaign would be implemented “on a war footing” to secure the safety of women and children. Each operation under the campaign has been strategically designed to tackle a particular kind of threat or crime. Here’s a breakdown of each operation:
1. Operation Garuda
- Objective: Target and eliminate cyber crimes against women.
- Scope: This operation aims to curb online harassment, cyberstalking, and the illegal distribution of sensitive or private content. Authorities will closely monitor digital platforms, using technology to identify and apprehend offenders.
- Outcome: Perpetrators of cyber crimes will be prosecuted and sent to jail, sending a strong message of zero tolerance for digital harassment.
2. Operation Shield
- Objective: Halt the illegal sale of acid to prevent acid attacks.
- Scope: By restricting the sale of acid, the administration aims to prevent potential assaults on women. Surveillance will be increased on retailers and suppliers, ensuring that acid is sold only under regulated conditions.
- Outcome: This operation intends to reduce the availability of acid for illegal purposes, creating a safer environment for women and reducing acid attack incidents.
3. Operation Destroy
- Objective: Confiscate pornographic CDs and DVDs.
- Scope: Law enforcement will conduct raids on known distribution centers for illicit media. This is particularly targeted at materials that promote or exploit illegal activities, including those that objectify women.
- Outcome: Seizure of these materials is expected to reduce access to harmful content, thus discouraging the objectification and exploitation of women.
4. Operation Bachpan
- Objective: Eradicate child begging and child labor.
- Scope: Authorities will collaborate with social welfare organizations to rehabilitate children involved in begging or forced labor. Surveillance will increase around areas where child labor is prevalent.
- Outcome: Rescuing children from hazardous environments, ensuring their education, and reducing the incidence of child exploitation.
5. Operation Khoj
- Objective: Locate missing children and reunite them with their families.
- Scope: This operation will focus on tracking and locating missing children, employing advanced tracking technologies and partnerships with NGOs.
- Outcome: Reuniting children with their families and preventing them from falling victim to trafficking or forced labor.
6. Operation Majnu
- Objective: Deter harassment around schools and colleges.
- Scope: Law enforcement will increase patrols near educational institutions to apprehend individuals engaged in harassment or intimidation of students, particularly young women.
- Outcome: This will create a safe zone around schools and colleges, helping students focus on their education without fear of harassment.
7. Operation Raksha
- Objective: Conduct raids on illegal spa centers and massage parlors.
- Scope: These establishments are often hubs of illegal activities. The police will focus on identifying and shutting down unauthorized centers that may pose a risk to women.
- Outcome: By eliminating such operations, the administration aims to dismantle networks potentially linked to trafficking or exploitation.
8. Operation Eagle
- Objective: Apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants related to crimes against women.
- Scope: Targeting known offenders, this operation will focus on tracking and capturing individuals who have evaded arrest. Specialized units will employ intelligence-gathering methods to locate these suspects.
- Outcome: Bringing these individuals to justice is intended to prevent future crimes and demonstrate the administration’s commitment to protecting women’s safety.
This multi-layered approach underscores the administration’s commitment to combating both visible and hidden crimes that impact women and children. By addressing specific issues through targeted campaigns, the district administration aims to create a long-term, positive impact on community safety. With operations like Garuda, Shield, Destroy, and others working in tandem, this 90-day initiative aims to establish a fortified, secure environment for women and children across the district. The success of these campaigns could serve as a model for similar initiatives elsewhere, emphasizing both immediate and preventive measures against crimes.
