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Punjab govt to install Panic Buttons in schools, colleges to protect women

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LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has started the installation of panic buttons in women’s educational institutions to provide privacy and security for female students.

Installation has been done in 39 women’s colleges and universities in Lahore during the first phase, said a PSCA spokesperson. The facility will be extended phase-wise to 450 women’s colleges in Punjab.

In times of emergency, students can activate the panic button to immediately alert police. The signal will be received at the PSCA’s control room, and the Virtual Women Police Station will be prompted for a swift response.

The spokesperson added that panic button facilities are already operational at 101 locations in Punjab, including Lahore’s 122 important points.

 

Staff Reporter

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