She Teams nab 152 for harassing women in Rachakonda
In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams apprehended 152 persons, including 79 minors, for harassing women across metro trains, stations, bus stops, colleges and workplaces. Offenders underwent counselling, while police also conducted awareness programmes on child marriages
Hyderabad: In the last fortnight, the Rachakonda She Teams apprehended 152 persons, including 79 minors, for harassing women at various spots across the Commissionerate. Criminal and petty cases were booked, and those caught were counselled during this period.
Officials said a total of 152 complaints were received from various sources, including directly, via WhatsApp and social media, from different hotspots such as metro trains, stations, bus stops, workplaces and colleges across Rachakonda between August 1 and 15.
The offenders attended mandatory counselling sessions conducted by trained counsellors and professional psychologists at the Police Commissioner’s camp office in LB Nagar. Seven persons were caught during decoy operations at different locations, including metro trains, and fines were imposed.
Meanwhile, the Rachakonda Police, in cooperation with self-help groups, conducted awareness programmes on the harmful impact of child marriages.
Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu appreciated the work of She Teams and urged women to approach them through the Rachakonda WhatsApp control number 8712662111 or dial 100 when in distress.
