In an attempt to protect couples from honour killings, protection homes for boarding and lodging have been identified by Haryana government to ensure the security of couples who fear adverse consequences from their families and the society.

A communiqué to the commissioners of police in Faridabad and Gurgaon has been sent by the Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary of Home department, Haryana, and this has also been sent to other senior police officials across the state.

A list that highlights these homes has been sent to all places in the state.

Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, P. K. Aggarwal said, "So far the couples who have approached us either had an ongoing case in the court or had their marriage certificates in place. Also, we have not faced problems with any couple extending their stay in the accommodation."

The state has also decided working women's hostel in Rewari and Sirsa, a girl's at Bhattu Kalan and Bhoria Khera as protection homes apart from Faridabad district.

In at least 10 out of 21 districts of Haryana, the facility of protection homes will be provided within the Police Lines.