That Girl You're About To Harass At Garba? She Could Be An Undercover Cop
Thinking of causing trouble at Garba in Gujarat? Think again. Police have deployed an undercover squad of women officers dressed in Garba attire to catch harassers red-handed.
To anyone thinking of heading to a Navratri Garba night in Gujarat to cause trouble, consider this your first and only warning: that girl you’re about to harass might just be the one to put you in handcuffs.
In a brilliant and proactive move to ensure women's safety, the Gujarat Police have deployed a secret weapon at this year’s Navratri celebrations: an army of undercover women police officers. But they won’t be in uniform. Instead, they’ll be dressed in dazzling traditional Garba attire, blending seamlessly into the joyous crowds, waiting to catch harassers in the act.
This bold strategy turns the tables on potential offenders, creating an environment where any woman on the dance floor could be a highly trained officer. The Gujarat Police Navratri initiative is being hailed as a game-changer for women safety Navratri events, which, while celebratory, can often become hotspots for harassment due to the large, dense crowds.
“The element of surprise is our greatest weapon,” a source close to the department allegedly told DeetsDaily. “Perpetrators thrive on anonymity in a crowd. We’ve taken that away. They won’t know who we are until it’s too late. By the time they realize the woman they’re targeting is a cop, they’ll already be on their way to the station.”
The tactic is simple but genius. Dozens of women officers from the undercover police Garba squad are fanning out across various venues. They are indistinguishable from the thousands of other women celebrating the festival, allowing them to monitor behavior and intervene instantly without causing a scene or alerting other potential troublemakers.
For years, women have shared stories of being groped, followed, or harassed at large public festivals. This new anti-harassment squad is a direct response to those concerns, shifting the power dynamic and putting would-be offenders on notice.
The news has been met with widespread praise online, with women across the state and the country applauding the initiative.
“This is the best news I’ve heard all festival season!” one woman commented on social media. “Now I can finally enjoy Garba without constantly looking over my shoulder. Thank you, Gujarat Police!”
Another wrote, “This is what proactive policing looks like. Instead of just reacting after something bad happens, they are in the crowd preventing it. Every state should be doing this.”
Navratri in Gujarat is one of the most vibrant and culturally significant festivals in India, with millions gathering for nights of traditional folk dance. This initiative aims to preserve that spirit of joy and community by ensuring it remains a safe space for everyone.
So, as the music plays and the dancers twirl, the message from the Gujarat Police is crystal clear: come to celebrate, come to dance, but do not come to harass. The hunters have become the hunted, and this Navratri, anyone who preys on women might find themselves facing the law in the form of a woman in a Chaniya Choli. And that’s a dance they are guaranteed to lose.
What do you think of this strategy? Should this be the new standard for policing at large public events? Let us know in the comments!
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