Country’s first woman SHO of GRP takes charge of Agra fort station

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Popular among her colleagues as 'Lady Dabang,' Archana Singh, of the 1996 batch, has been appointed as the first woman station house officer (SHO) of the Government Railway Police (GRP). Singh has been given charge of the busy Agra Fort station that sees a footfall of both tourists and locals in thousands every day.
Singh was informed of her deputation on Friday evening by senior superintendent of police (SSP), GRP, Gopeshnath Khanna. "This is a great honour for me, for my 20 year-long service in Uttar Pradesh police. I will not let down my seniors who have shown confidence in me," said an elated Singh.
Speaking to TOI, SSP Khanna said, "She is the first woman SHO of GRP in the country. Singh is the best candidate we had in mind while deciding on the appointment of an SHO at Agra Fort station. She is competent in tackling criminals as well as dangerous situations."
Wife of late sub-inspector Brijendra Bahadur Singh, who was killed in Hamirpur in a crossfire during an encounter, she has a simple mantra for success. "It is simple. Be punctual, reach the station at 10 am sharp and be alert and vigilant. As a woman cop, my priority will be to zero down on women harassment cases in the Railways."

Besides being a tough cop, Singh also keeps busy taking care of her three children. She was earlier leading the anti-eve teaser squad of GRP Agra division.
"Woman harassment is a bigger menace in our country. Even women police officers feel unsafe in many circumstances. As a team leader my job is to boost confidence in them and help other women passengers too," she said.
In June, last year, three women constables patrolling in Parashnath Express were harassed by a gang of four men. Singh had come to their rescue and managed to nab all four of them.
 
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