Pakistan's first anti-riot women wing established

QUETTA: In a significant move towards gender equality, the Balochistan police has established Pakistan’s first-ever all-women anti-riot wing.

The squad, comprising 40 highly trained female officers, has been formed to respond to protests, and unrest and maintain the law and order situation in the province.

Speaking in the ARY News program Bakhabar Savera, spokesperson for Chief Minister Balochistan Babar Yousafzai said in the first phase, the force would be deployed only in Quetta. In the next phase, its scope would be extended across the province۔

Babar Yousufzai said that the women personnel of the anti-riot force are well-trained to deal with any situation and miscreants during the unrest and are equipped with modern anti-riot gear and tools.

He also said that there is no precedent for such a special unit in Pakistan, this unit has not been established in Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar police،

It may be noted that the passing out parade of the anti-riot women wing was held earlier this week. The members have expressed their commitment to carry out their duties with professionalism and dedication.