DCW sends notice to DTC Transport Commissioner over non-deployment of CCTVs in buses

The Delhi Commission for Women has asked the Transport Commissioner to explain the reason behind non-deployment of marshals in the buses and non-installation of CCTV cameras amid a rise in cases of eve-teasing.

Taking suo motu cognisance on media reports regarding rampant eve-teasing and harassment on DTC buses, the DCW said several women and girls across Delhi face harassment on a daily basis

Citing a case of a college student who faced extreme harassment on DTC route no 544 due to which she had to jump off the bus, the DCW in its notice asked the reason behind non-deployment of marshals in the buses and non-installation of CCTV cameras.

The DCW has set-up an inquiry into the matter and issued a notice to the Secretary-cum-Commissioner, Dept of Transport, Delhi Government and Delhi Police.

Further, other issues such as lack of an adequate number of buses especially during rush hours, lack of an adequate number of women-only buses on requisite routes were also highlighted.

The Transport Commissioner has been asked to provide details on these issues such as reasons for the lapses, steps taken by the Commissioner for deployment of Marshals in DTC buses and installation of CCTV cameras.

The commission has sought detailed timelines by which these issues shall be resolved. The DCW has asked the Transport Commissioner and DCP, South East to submit the reply till October 10.

(With inputs from agencies.)