Women traffic constables in Mumbai have begun going beyond their routine duties to enhance women’s safety on the streets by closely monitoring vehicles, such as cabs, and pedestrians, especially during late-night hours, while working informally alongside the Nirbhaya Squad.

Apart from vehicle checks, constables have also been observed keeping a watch on women walking alone after dark, intervening when they sense discomfort or vulnerability. In some areas, women traffic personnel are positioning themselves near railway stations, bus stops, hospitals, office hubs, and poorly lit stretches — locations that see regular late-night movement. Their presence, officers say, helps deter harassment and ensures quicker assistance when required.