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Bengaluru ranks first in India for women and child safety, 17th globally

Bengaluru ranks first in India for women and child safety, 17th globally
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

During a round table conference at the city's Traffic Management Centre, Commissioner of Police Simanth Kumar Singh stated that Bengaluru ranks first in India and 17th globally for the safety and security of women and children. He added that police personnel can reach the location within minutes of calling the emergency helpline 112, alongside developing safety apps and other helplines. The police trained 20,000 officers and staff, from Constable to Police Inspector, on these safety measures over the past year.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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