The West Bengal government on Thursday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening women's safety and tackling cybercrime, including the launch of the 'Durga Squad', Women's Help Desks in every police station and dedicated Cyber Crime Help Desks across the state.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, while unveiling the new initiatives from Nabanna, said the government had adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and directed police to take prompt action on every complaint without any interference.

The Chief Minister said police personnel have been given complete operational freedom to register First Information Reports (FIRs), conduct investigations and proceed against offenders in accordance with the law. He stressed that no complaint related to women's safety should be ignored or suppressed.

As part of the initiative, Women's Help Desks will be established in every police station to provide easier access and support for women seeking assistance. The government said the move is intended to improve complaint registration, counselling and immediate police response.

To enhance security in public places, the state has also launched the 'Durga Squad', a dedicated women-led patrol unit. A total of 213 uniformed personnel riding Royal Enfield Bullet 350 motorcycles will patrol cities and towns across West Bengal, responding quickly to incidents involving women in distress.

The government has also focused on the growing threat of cybercrime by announcing Cyber Crime Help Desks in all police stations. Officials said the specialised units will assist victims of online fraud and ensure faster registration and processing of complaints.

According to the government, every cybercrime complaint received at a police station will be uploaded immediately to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Cases will also be processed through the national cybercrime helpline, 1930, enabling authorities to freeze fraudulent transactions at the earliest and improve the chances of recovering lost money.

Describing cybercrime as an increasing challenge, Chief Minister Adhikari urged people to report incidents without delay, noting that quick reporting significantly improves the effectiveness of financial fraud investigations.

During the event, the Chief Minister also praised Director General of Police Siddhinath Gupta for implementing Women's Help Desks across the state within a short period. He said the police leadership had acted swiftly to strengthen citizen services and improve public safety.

Addressing senior police officers, Adhikari instructed them to ensure that every complaint is registered and investigated strictly according to legal procedures. He emphasised that police stations should function without external influence and that officers would be held accountable for any negligence in handling complaints.

The new measures form part of the state government's broader efforts to strengthen law enforcement, improve women's safety and enhance cybercrime response through better infrastructure and quicker police intervention.