UP: Shahjahanpur police reunites 90 estranged married {couples} by counselling

Taking their initiative a step additional, the police division has now launched a novel follow-up programme to make sure the long-term well-being of those households.

This ongoing engagement by the police has not solely helped {couples} rebuild their lives however has additionally benefited some police personnel going through related points.

Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi instructed PTI on Sunday the Parivar Paramarsh Kendra positioned in Police strains acquired 265 instances of marital discord up to now six months, of which 90 have been resolved via counseling.

“As per process, these approaching the police with marriage-related grievances, together with home violence, dowry harassment, or basic disputes, are first referred to the counseling centre,” he defined.

Whereas half of the resolved instances pertained to violence after alcohol consumption, others have been associated to extramarital affairs, neglect of household duties, suspicion, interference from in-laws, and dowry-related points.

“Just one case throughout this era escalated to an FIR,” Dwivedi stated stressing the significance of sustained engagement after decision.

“We have noticed that with out follow-up, conflicts usually re-emerge. So we have began a structured effort to watch these households and assess whether or not our intervention has had an enduring impression,” he stated.

The brand new initiative includes a one-month follow-up name after decision, adopted by periodic residence visits by native police over the following six months or longer.

Although the counseling centre has existed for over a decade, its effectiveness has elevated considerably with the inclusion of psychologists and skilled counselors lately.

“Typically, our counseling group finds it tough to get to the foundation of the issue. In such instances, we contain a psychologist to counsel each spouses,” the SP added.

In line with officers, essentially the most frequent complaints contain husbands hooked on alcohol, neglecting household duties, and extramarital relationships. Interference from the spouse’s paternal household can be a generally cited reason for friction.

Madhu Yadav, in control of the counseling cell, shared one such case the place a 35-year-old girl from the Nigohi space approached the centre, stating that her husband refused to convey her again from her maternal residence. Upon counseling, it emerged that she was concerned in an extramarital relationship.

“After counseling, the girl promised to surrender her ‘unhealthy habits’ and stated she is now fortunately dwelling along with her husband,” Yadav stated.

Different {couples} shared related tales.

A 25-year-old girl from the Kotwali space recalled that her husband would drink each day and beat her and their kids.

“After I approached the police, they helped us reconcile. My husband has now stop ingesting, and our household life has improved considerably,” she stated.

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