Maharashtra to set up safe houses for married interfaith couples | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Concerned by reports of attacks on intercaste and interfaith married couples, the Maharashtra home department has promulgated an SOP for their security and guidelines to set up safe houses for them.
As per a Supreme Court ruling, the department has ordered special cells headed by police commissioners and superintendents of police in all cities and districts to ensure the safety of couples.
The names of heads of these special cells and their members will be published on the websites of commissioners and superintendents of police. Further, a designated helpline —112 — has been set up for the purpose and information received by the cell through this numberwill be kept secret.
As per a govt resolution issued by undersecretary Ashok Naikwade, state govt will soon set up houses for couples. Arrangements will be made within the premises of govt rest houses. If a room is not available, then a govt quarter in the tehsil headquarters will be kept vacant. If no room is available in a state guest house or govt quarter, the cells have been told to find private accommodation onrental basis.