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RUN-AWAY COUPLES CAN NOW SEEK PROTECTION AT LOCAL POLICE STATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 PUNJAB GOVERNMENT NOTIFIES STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 SUCH COUPLES CAN DIAL\u00a0 PUNJAB POLICE’S HELPLINE 181 FOR GUIDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CHANDIGARH, April 16:<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In a significant step to safeguard run-away couples facing threats, the Punjab Government has notified a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) enabling such couples to seek protection at their nearest police station instead of knocking the doors of the Hon\u2019ble Courts. The newly notified SOP comes as a relief for couples facing threats to their life and liberty due to societal or familial opposition.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The move comes in compliance with the directives of the Hon\u2019ble High Court and aims to provide a structured mechanism for protection seekers.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Divulging details, Official Spokesperson of the Punjab Police said that under the SOP, every police station in Punjab will have a designated officer\u2014not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector\u2014 specifically tasked with handling protection requests from such couples. The process has been streamlined to ensure swift action, with decisions to be made within three days of receiving an application, he said, while adding that in urgent cases, interim protection can be provided immediately if a credible threat is identified.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Spokesperson said that Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs\/SSPs) have been asked to provide a dedicated help desk at every District police Office manned 24X7 to address the representation concerning such threat to life and liberty.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To make the process more accessible, such couples can seek guidance and register complaints by dialling the Punjab Police\u2019s 24×7 helpline 181. The SOP also mandates the provision of safe shelter on the basis of threat assessment and free legal aid through the State\/District Legal Services Authority, ensuring comprehensive support for those in need.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The SOP also includes an appeal mechanism, if a protection request is denied, couples can file an appeal before the Appellate Authority within period of three days, which will be decided within seven days.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meanwhile, CPs\/SSPs have also been asked to conducted quarterly review meeting to monitor the effective implementation of these measures across all districts.<\/p>\n

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