West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced the launch of two new initiatives by Kolkata Police aimed at further enhancing women's safety and confidence in the city. In a post on X, Banerjee said several all-women 'Pink Booths' would be set up at key city intersections and would remain operational from evening till midnight. The chief minister also announced the deployment of all-women mobile patrol teams, which she has named 'SHINING'. These teams will be on duty from 8 pm to 2 am, patrolling the EM Bypass and other major roads, frequently used by working women during night hours. Kolkata Police officials are expected to share further details about the modalities and deployment strategy later in the day.

Source: The Telegraph February 28, 2026 06:29 UTC