Karnataka police told not to summon women at night; enforce KSHRC guidelines
The Karnataka police have been instructed not to summon women to police stations during night hours, from sunset to sunrise. This directive, issued by the DGP and IGP office, aims to protect women's safety and uphold their rights. The move reinforces existing guidelines set by the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC).
- ▪The DGP and IGP office in Karnataka issued a circular prohibiting the summoning of women to police stations at night.
- ▪The restriction applies from sunset to sunrise for all inquiries and investigations.
- ▪All police units, including Railways and KGF, have been directed to follow this guideline.
- ▪The directive reinforces safeguards recommended by the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC).
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The office of the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP and IGP), Karnataka, has directed all police units across the State not to summon women to police stations during night hours, reinforcing safeguards around women’s rights and safety.In a circular issued to all Police Commissioners, Range Inspectors General, and Superintendents of Police — including Railways and KGF — the department stated that women should not be called to police stations after sunset and before sunrise for any inquiry or investigation.
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