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Supreme Court censures Delhi government for public safety failures amid rising sexual offences

It ordered an audit of public spaces by the police, aiming to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security measures, with a report due by October 5.

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Supreme Court censures Delhi government for public safety failures amid rising sexual offences It ordered an audit of public spaces by the police, aiming to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security measures, with a report due by October 5. Published on: Sep 29, 2026, 06:37:59 IST By Abraham Thomas Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link

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