The Goa police department recently launched a women’s helpline WhatsApp number 7875756177 in order to help women in distress and provide security to them in their day-to-day lives. With the introduction of this helpline number, women will now be able to report cases of rape, sexual assault, eve-teasing, domestic violence, etc. Accordingly, they will be able to send WhatsApp messages, images/videos on the above number. The basic motive behind this task is to reduce the growing number of atrocities/crimes against women. Such a step would indeed add to the welfare of women at large. Indeed, the above number will be functional round-the-clock at State Police Control Room to redress grievances of women in distress. It would be appropriate for the women to save this helpline number so that they can avail benefit as and when needed. Kudos to the Goa police department for taking the above timely initiative amidst rising cases of crimes against women. Women need to take benefit of this facility so that they remain safe at all times.
