Members of a new woman squad, which is currently under training for the PCR service ahead of its launch, in Jalandhar on Wednesday. Photo: Sarabjit Singh

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, March 30

The next time you spot women police personnel smartly dressed in camouflage uniforms in the city, don’t be surprised.They are a part of a new 20-member squad, currently being trained in the city, who would be assigned tasks akin to the previous Women Armed Special Protection Squad (WASPS) formation. The new strengthened and revised version of WASPS is set to be launched in another two-three days by the Jalandhar Commissionerate.Commissioner of Police Arpit Shukla said, “This is a similar squad but in a new avtar. Unlike the black commando type attire that they used to wear, they will be in a smarter attire now. You will soon see them deputed outside schools, colleges and market places. Like the previous WASPS squad, they will keep an eye on eve teasers but in a more coordinated manner. We have made minor changes in the old format and ensured that the response time will be shorter.”