Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Lahore Muhammad Faisal Kamran has directed that women should not remain present at any of the city's police stations after sunset, citing the need to protect their dignity. The decision comes amid concerns over crimes against women in the city.

The directive was issued during a crime control meeting with officers of the City Division, where the DIG instructed police officials to treat women with utmost respect and ensure that no woman whether a complainant or an accused is present at a police station after Maghrib. However, critics said the responsibility of law enforcement agencies is to create a secure environment. 78 cops suspended after ASI arrested for sexually assaulting...