Nagpur: In a major boost to police-led family counselling services, the Bharosa Cell in Nagpur has successfully counsels 98% of the family dispute cases it received since its establishment in 2017. Notably, around 40% of couples chose to reunite and continue their married life following counselling, said Commissioner of Police Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal on Monday, June 23, during the inauguration of the Cell’s newly constructed building on Katol Road, near the Police Headquarters.

Despite limited resources and increasing domestic conflicts, the Nagpur Police’s Bharosa Cell has emerged as a vital institution for conflict resolution and marital counselling. Dr. Singal emphasized how domestic disputes, if unresolved, often escalate into violence or legal cases. He added that the newly inaugurated building—built on officially allotted police land—will soon feature a children’s play area, making it more family-friendly.

Improved Accessibility and Infrastructure

Joint Commissioner of Police Ravinchandra Reddy noted that the Bharosa Cell was previously operating from a rented space in Subhash Nagar, which many citizens found inconvenient. This led to plans for two more Bharosa Cells in the city. However, due to manpower limitations, the plan couldn’t be executed. “With the new centrally located building, the Bharosa Cell is now more accessible to the public and better equipped to serve families in distress,” he said.

Counselling Prevents Long Legal Battles

Additional Commissioner of Police Vasant Pardeshi highlighted how the Bharosa Cell helps couples avoid long court procedures through effective counselling. He added, “The rain that graced the inauguration event seemed symbolic of the Cell’s goodwill and tireless efforts to keep families together.”

Senior police officials including DCP Lohit Matani, Rahul Makhnikar, Shweta Khedkar, Ashwini Patil, and other high-ranking officers from the Nagpur Police Department were present at the inauguration.