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CISF to patrol ‘dark areas’ at Delhi Metro stations
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) In the wake of an incident of molestation inside a metro station, the CISF on Friday issued a direction for its quick reaction teams (QRTs), including women commandos, to increase patrols in the dark and un-manned areas inside Delhi Metro stations.
The decision was taken at a Delhi Metro security review meeting chaired by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Director General O.P. Singh.
Singh issued stern orders to ensure that areas like entry and exit points of all metro stations and unmanned passages, which are not part of the security mandate of the force, are also put under an increased surveillance by patrol teams that keep swinging between multiple stations.
The CISF has its vehicle-borne QRTs which patrol between four and five stations to thwart any unprecedented incident of crime.
The QRTs have trained commandos equipped with smart communication gadgets and arms to handle any security threat.
“The quick reaction teams have been directed to increase their patrols and effectively check grey areas in the metro stations. The women personnel have also been asked to enhance vigil to check crime against ladies,” he said.
The CISF personnel are deployed well inside the station, just before the entry into the paid area, to physically frisk passengers and their luggage.
The CISF is tasked with securing the Delhi Metro but some areas like entry and exit points and the passage to the stations, called unpaid areas, are not under its cover. These areas are secured jointly by the CISF and the metro unit of the Delhi Police.
In its order, the CISF chief has also asked the Commanding Officers of the paramilitary force deputed at all the metro lines to undertake night patrols at the stations which have vulnerable spots.
The CISF DG has also reportedly discussed security preparedness in Delhi Metro with Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik.
The CISF took the measures after a tea stall worker, identified as Akhilesh, was arrested on Thursday for molesting a reporter of an English daily at the ITO Metro station. He was drunk at the time of the incident, police had said.
Police also said that the man had allegedly molested another woman just before he repeated the act with the journalist.
A CCTV footage of the molestation of the woman journalist on Friday went viral on social media and television channels picked it up.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.