Is Hostels and PG’s in Delhi safe for Women?

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There is no doubt that many people across the country come to Delhi for better career opportunities. Young Girls from U.P. and Haryana come in search of jobs and internship in Delhi.

Soha, a girl from Haryana came to Delhi for her job is also residing at PG, said that she feels insecure in the environment around her PG. She reported that boys are often seen masturbating around the building for which they always have to keep their windows shut.It is more problematic for the girls living at the ground floor as boys break the window glasses and try to peep inside. She said, on the way to the bus stop from PG boys stand aside of the desolate road and try to molest them by doing inappropriate actions. Although Delhi bus route is safe, yet the deserted roads can be considered as one of the most haunted places in Delhi.

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Soha incited, that to whom we should complain? On snitching our landlord about the matter, veneering iron rods outside the window is what they do at most.

According to Arti Kumari, SHO of the area around Delhi University, “Girls generally DO NOT file any complaints related to sexual harassment issue”. Rather they must come forward so that we can support them and take strict actions against these lascivious males.

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