In a recent development the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) police has rolled out a new policy offering special menstrual leave to women police officers during their menstrual cycles. As per the new policy, women police officers will be allowed to take leaves on one working day, either on the first or the second day of their menstrual cycle each month.
Menstrual Leave Policy Details and Benefits
Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) superintendent of police (SP) Rohit Rajbir Singh stated that the special leave would be wholly treated as ‘on duty’ status, meaning it will not impact the attendance or leave balance of the women officers. This policy underscores the department’s commitment to supporting its employees‘ health needs and creating a more considerate work environment for women police officers.
Boosting Morale and Operational Preparedness
This menstrual leave policy , for which a memorandum has been submitted in the office, is seen as a step towards improving the morale, productivity and preparedness of women officers in the ICR police. By acknowledging and addressing the difficulties faced by the women officers , the department aims to empower them and ensure they are better equipped for their responsibilities.
Long term Community Benefits
“This new menstrual leave policy is believed to be beneficial for the health of women police officers,” said SP Rohit Rajbir Singh. The new policy aims to have a positive impact on the community at large. BY taking care of their well-being , the menstrual leave policy is expected to lead to more effective policing and stronger community engagement.
Tawang Police Takes Action Against Narcotics
In a separate initiative, the Tawang police recently held a district-level narcotics coordination committee (NCORD) meeting to improve inter-agency collaboration in the fight against drug-related activities in the border district of Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting, led by Deputy Commissioner Sang Khandu, focused on strategies to combat illicit drug trafficking in the region.
Collaboration Across Agencies
The NCORD meeting was attended by key officials including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tasso Kato, Divisional Forest Officer Piyush Gaikwad, Deputy Director of School Education Hridar Phuntsok, and representatives from state and central intelligence agencies, paramilitary forces, and the local bazaar committee. The collaborative effort underscores the importance of coordinated action in tackling narcotics in the area.
Information Sharing to Combat Drug Trafficking
During the meeting, DSP Tasso Kato presented a detailed PowerPoint on the police’s strategies to curb drug trafficking in Tawang. He stressed the critical role of local bazaar secretaries and gaon burhas in gathering intelligence, urging them to actively share information that could help in identifying and apprehending drug dealers operating in the area.
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