Within the final three years, as many as 609 accused have confronted conviction in Gujarat in instances of crimes in opposition to minors, below the Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), based on a authorities assertion.
The police division additionally gave money awards value over Rs 12 lakh to 1,345 officers, together with Mahila police, for his or her “commendable work” in investigation of such instances.
Of the whole POCSO instances, girls cops aided in investigation of 413 of them, some resulting in loss of life penalties, the assertion stated. Police chief Vikas Sahay congratulated the officers who gained money rewards for this “exemplary work”, the assertion added.
