Watch in pics: Afghanistan, where just 1 percent of police force is female

New Delhi: The country which is a hell for women to live is on the way to change its reputation.Afghanistan, where out of the entire police force, only one percent are females, it's not an easy place to survive for a female police officer.After the withdrawal of NATO forces, Afghanistan is trying to strengthen its security and defence.More and more female police officers are being employed.Relatives grieve over the death of a senior woman police officer- Sub-inspector Negar killed by a gunman who was never caughtStill, the country has a long way to go, with only 1551 female police officers.Afghan National Police women arrive for graduation ceremony in the police academy of KabulIn the later part of 20th century, women have tried to gain their fundamental rights thus fighting against the Taliban in the region.Still, violence against women is prevalent in the region. It is dangerous for a female police officer to do her duty.There have been frequent attacks on women police officers by the militants. A woman police officer holds a mock wooden gun during a training session at Police Academy, KabulMilitants dressed in burqa and abducting female police officers is a common practice in the country. Women first began serving in the Afghan police force in 1967, during the reign of Mohammed Zahir Shah, Afghanistan's last king. When the Taliban took power in 1996, women were prohibited from working, with the exception of doctors and nurses.Colonel Jamila Bayaz, appointed as first most senior woman police officer in Afghanistan Women police officers are thus forbidden to work in three regions of high militant insurgency: conservative areas of Nuristan and Panjsher, and in Badghis.Also there are very much cultural prejudices linked to women joining police force in Afghanistan. This makes recruitment really difficult. Women who are interested in this profession are described as ‘prostitute' or they are asked for sexual favors in return for promotion by the seniors.Thus, it's a grave situation and there is a need to change the mindset of people and also implement strict laws against violence against women.