Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu Orders Major Campus Security Overhaul, Boosts CCTV, Police Patrolling For Student Safety
New Delhi: Delhi Lt Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on institutional safety, with a focus on strengthening security across university campuses and ensuring the safety of students, particularly females. The meeting brought together Vice-Chancellors and Directors of universities administered by the Government of the National Capital Territory of…
Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu convened a high-level review meeting on Monday to enhance safety and security on university campuses, with a focus on protecting students, especially females. The gathering included university Vice-Chancellors, Directors, Delhi Police, Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and Transport Department officials.
Sandhu emphasized that student safety is non-negotiable and outlined steps to bolster security infrastructure, including improved police presence, CCTV installations, and better transport links. The meeting aimed to foster better coordination among agencies and address safety gaps, particularly in lighting, CCTV coverage, and police patrols around educational institutions.
Sandhu also ordered the nomination of a police officer for each college to facilitate swift responses to safety concerns and directed the creation of a dedicated student safety app.
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