New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced the launch of two new initiatives - Pink booths and mobile patrol teams - to further enhance women's safety and confidence in Kolkata.

In a post on X, Mamata said that the Kolkata Police is setting up several all-women 'Pink Booths' at key city intersections, which would remain operational from evening till midnight.

"My sisters in the city will be able to connect directly with the women officers of KP for any assistance in these booths," she said.

The chief minister also announced the deployment of all-women mobile patrol teams, which she has named 'SHINING'. These teams will be on duty from 8 pm to 2 am, patrolling the EM Bypass and other major roa...