Locked when women need help? Delhi Police’s pink booth reality check

Delhi Police has set up around 120–130 pink booths across the capital since 2021 to help women report complaints and access assistance. But with questions mounting over women’s safety following recent rape cases, are these booths delivering on their promise?

We visited seven pink booths across north and east Delhi to assess how they function. Some were locked, while others had no women police personnel on duty. We also found poor upkeep and unhygienic surroundings at some locations.

The picture was different outside Delhi University and Miranda House, where the booths were operational. Women police personnel there said they acted on complaints from women and students. But conditions elsewhere, along with local residents’ experiences, raised questions about how effectively the booths are serving women.

Are Delhi’s pink booths helping women feel safer and access support when they need it – or are they falling short of their purpose? Watch our ground report.

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