Shockwaves from a fatal incident involving a NEET student in Patna have forced Bihar into proactive mode. As the CBI probe gets the green light, fresh guidelines promise fortified protection for girls in hostels and PGs everywhere.
Wednesday’s police missive to top brass spells out essentials: perpetual female oversight, verified personnel across roles, and surveillance cams at strategic spots with extended footage retention.
Samrat Chaudhary, holding Home and Deputy CM portfolios, tied the reforms to women’s crucial role in progress. He spotlighted relentless pushes for secure settings in learning and living quarters.
All such facilities must register, logging details with station-level women’s units for quick access. Upgrades include lighting, sanitation, tamper-proof doors, grilles, biometrics for night rolls, and visitor tracking sans male intrusions in private zones.
Help lines for cops, desks, Abhaya forces, and 112 will plaster walls, backed by frequent joint verifications. Any whiff of crime triggers instant response. ‘Safety first, always,’ the minister pledged, positioning these rules as a bulwark against future risks for student safety.