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In a bold initiative aimed at understanding the reality of women's safety in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sukanya Sharma embarked on an undercover mission. To truly comprehend the challenges faced by women at night, she disguised herself as a tourist and conducted a series of tests, beginning with a call to the police helpline.
Posing as a stranded traveler on an empty road, Sharma contacted the 112 helpline, reporting her concerns about feeling unsafe. The operator, demonstrating efficiency, advised her to seek a secure location while simultaneously gathering details about her whereabouts. Within a short span, a dedicated women's patrol team arrived, assuring Sharma that help was on its way. Upon revealing her true identity and the purpose behind the call, Sharma confirmed the response team had successfully passed her test.
Continuing her investigation, Sharma hailed an auto rickshaw, seizing the opportunity to engage the driver in a conversation about the safety issues faced by women in Agra. The driver, revealing recent police checks on his background and the imminent requirement for drivers to wear uniforms, demonstrated an awareness of safety concerns. Sharma's satisfaction with his responses and his respectful behavior throughout the journey further underscored the positive impact of recent police initiatives.
The news of ACP Sukanya Sharma's undercover operation gained widespread attention and praise when activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj shared it on X. Bhardwaj lauded Sharma's initiative, emphasizing the need for similar experiments across police departments to gain firsthand insight into the challenges faced by ordinary citizens, especially at night.
Bhardwaj's call to action was met with overwhelming support. Many users commended Sharma's efforts, expressing their hope for nationwide implementation of such undercover operations. The Police Commissionerate Agra also acknowledged and praised Sharma's proactive approach to understanding and addressing women's safety concerns. The video of Sharma's undercover mission quickly went viral, garnering over 6000 views on X, sparking a conversation about the importance of police accountability and proactive measures to enhance public safety.
Source: ACP Goes Undercover To Test Women's Safety In Agra; Here's What ‘Lady Singham’ Found