Women’s Commission Chairperson and Special DGP address women’s grievances at Lok Adalat 

Newspunjab

Ludhiana, March 20 ,2025

Punjab State Women’s Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill, along with Special DGP of Community Affairs Division and Women Affairs Gurpreet Kaur Deo, listened to women’s grievances during a Lok Adalat held at the Police Lines.

During this Lok Adalat, Chairperson Raj Lali Gill and Special DGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo gave attentive hearing to complaints related to domestic violence, family disputes, dowry, and more. The event received an overwhelming response, with over 60 women attending, and many complaints of the immediate nature were resolved on the spot.

Senior police officers, including DCP Rupinder Singh and others, were present to provide on-the-spot resolutions and guidance to the complainants.

Addressing the media, the Chairperson stated that this initiative aims to protect women’s rights and offer them a platform for the swift resolution of their concerns. She emphasized that the Punjab government is dedicated to safeguarding women from crimes and any form of exploitation. Additionally, she mentioned that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is working diligently to address women’s issues and challenges.

Special DGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo also noted that similar Lok Adalats will be held in every district of the state, with efforts made to raise awareness so that as many women as possible can benefit from these initiatives.

Later, both the Chairperson and Special DGP launched the second phase of the ‘Sanjh Rahat Project’, aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence, in the emergency ward of the civil hospital. At the Sanjh Rahat center in the ward, two counsellors and two women police officials have been assigned to provide support and counselling to domestic violence victims seeking assistance.

The project focuses on empowering women affected by domestic violence by offering essential psycho-social and legal support to help them lead violence-free lives. This initiative is implemented in collaboration with the Indore-based NGO Nai Shuruwat and includes key partners such as the Health Department, Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, State Legal Services Authority, and District Legal Services Authority