DUSU launches WhatsApp helpline for students to report unsafe campus spots
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The Delhi University Students’ Union has introduced a WhatsApp helpline allowing students to report poorly lit or unsafe areas on campus.
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- The Delhi University Students’ Union launched a WhatsApp helpline where students can submit geo-tagged photos of poorly lit or unsafe locations on campus.
- Union representatives plan to review these reports and advocate for infrastructure improvements like street lighting or CCTV installation with university authorities.
- This initiative follows recent student protests regarding women's safety after violent incidents in the Delhi area.
- Addressing these concerns aims to improve campus security for all enrolled students.
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Yash Dabas
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“We will assess whether the spot requires the installation of CCTV cameras or streetlights, or repairs to existing infrastructure, and accordingly approach the concerned authorities to get the issue resolved”
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…“If any student comes across a dark or unsafe spot on or around the university campus, they can share a geo-tagged photograph of the location with us on our WhatsApp helpline at 8448157333 launched by us,” Dabas said. “ We will assess whether the spot requires the installation of CCTV cameras or streetlights, or repairs to existing infrastructure, and accordingly approach the concerned authorities to get the issue resolved ,” Dabas added. The helpline is for all students enrolled in any of the affiliated DU colleges and departments, irrespective of their affiliation with the elected students’ body. Amid protests over the alleged gang rape…
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