The Home Ministry has purchased 5,000 rape investigation kits which would be given to police stations across the country for speedy probe in sexual harassment cases, according to a senior Women and Child Development official.
The official said that for now, five kits each would be provided to randomly-selected police stations. States have also been asked to make a contribution.
The kits, each costing ₹200 to ₹300, are designed to carry out immediate medical investigation and aid the evidence-gathering exercise.
