The absence of female officers at the Seppa women’s police station is a concerning issue that highlights a systemic problem in police stations across Arunachal Pradesh.
The fact that the officer in charge of a women’s police station is a male police officer contradicts the purpose and functionality of a women’s police station. Furthermore, the transfer of the previous officer in charge, without a timely replacement, adds to the inefficiency and lack of commitment by the department. This situation is indicative of a broader problem, as 99 police stations in the state, including Seppa, are functioning without any female officers.
The overall statistics regarding the representation of female police personnel are disheartening.
With only 7.79 per cent of the total police strength consisting of female officers, it underscores a significant gender imbalance within the police force in Arunachal Pradesh. Efforts need to be made to address this issue, not only by appointing female officers to women’s police stations but also by increasing the overall representation of women in the police force.
This would not only enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing gender-specific issues but also promote a more inclusive and gender-balanced representative police.
The police department needs serious research to find out the gaps and come up with remedial measures in the recruitment process.