LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has started installing panic buttons in women’s colleges and universities to improve the safety and privacy of female students.
According to a PSCA spokesperson, panic buttons have been set up in 39 women’s institutions in Lahore under the first phase of the project. The facility will gradually be expanded to 450 women’s colleges across Punjab.
In case of an emergency, female students can press the panic button to alert police instantly. The alert will reach the PSCA control room, which will immediately notify the Virtual Women Police Station for quick action.
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The spokesperson said that panic button systems are already in place at 101 locations across Punjab, including 122 key points in Lahore.
What are panic buttons?
A panic button is a small device or feature that helps call for help in an emergency. When pressed, it sends a quick alert with location details to police or security teams so they can respond immediately. It is used in situations like harassment, medical emergencies, or other threats.
