Rachakonda She Teams nab 110 harassers in fortnight-long special drive
In just two weeks, Rachakonda She Teams caught 110 people, including minors, for harassing women in public places. They handled 135 complaints and ran decoy checks in metro trains. Many offenders were counselled, and women are encouraged to report incidents quickly
Hyderabad: In a fortnight, the Rachakonda She Teams nabbed 110 persons, including 36 minors, for harassing women and girls in public places such as bus stands, railway and metro stations, schools, colleges and markets.
All the offenders were caught during a special drive conducted between November 1 and 15.
The offenders were produced in court and counselled in the presence of their families by the Women’s Safety Wing.
During the same period, the teams handled 135 complaints, including 34 received over phone, 48 through social media and 53 in person. Among these, five criminal cases were registered, 50 petty cases were booked and 90 persons were counselled.
She Teams also conducted decoy operations in metro trains and caught seven men entering women’s compartments, with fines imposed by metro authorities.
Women facing harassment can report incidents immediately to the Rachakonda She Teams WhatsApp number 8712662111 or reach out to their local She Team contacts.
