More needs to be done, says DGP on Human Rights Day

Vijayawada: On the occasion of International Human Rights Day on Thursday, Andhra Pradesh DGP D Gautam Sawang said that while a lot of ground has been covered by the police in protecting human rights, it isn’t enough and a lot more needs to be done.
Speaking to cops across police units, the DGP said that the state police department has a template and a roadmap of going forward in protecting vulnerable sections of society.
“Women and children are the most vulnerable sections of society considering that they form around 50% of the population. We have set up Disha police for swift justice and have Mahila Mitra volunteers at the grass-root level to bring about change,” the DGP said. Sawang further said that police have been associated with human rights — be it in its protection or in some instances violation. He pointed out that a change is being seen in the police department which is reorienting itself to be people-friendly.tnn