Empowering Delhi: Sociological Study for Missing Persons and Gender-Sensitive Policing

A parliamentary panel advises Delhi Police to conduct a sociological study on missing persons, emphasizing the need for research-based strategies and improved tracking mechanisms. The study will guide policy formulation and preventive measures while also recommending enhanced representation of women in the police force and citizen-friendly approaches.

A parliamentary panel has advised the Delhi Police to collaborate with reputed universities for a sociological study on missing persons in Delhi. Highlighting the 'significant social and security implications,' the committee underscored the need for a data-driven approach to unpack the socio-economic factors behind such cases.

Chaired by BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, the panel emphasized that findings from the study could inform policy formulation and improve tracking mechanisms. They recommended comparing Delhi's missing persons rates with other cities, aiming to adopt best practices and address systemic gaps.

The committee also focused on increasing women's representation in the Delhi Police to 33%, advocating for gender-sensitive policing to bolster public trust. They suggested citizen-friendly measures like dedicated service desks and liaison officers to enhance community interaction and trust.