198 caught for harassing women in Malkajgiri in September; 215 complaints received
Malkajgiri SHE Teams apprehended 198 individuals in September for harassing women, including cases of stalking, online blackmail, and physical harassment. The police are utilizing decoy operations and encouraging victims to report incidents to combat these crimes.
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The report highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address gender-based violence and digital harassment in public and private spaces.
198 caught for harassing women in Malkajgiri in September; 215 complaints received HYDERABAD As many as 198 persons, including 31 minors, were apprehended by the Malkajgiri SHE Teams for harassing women and girls during September, with complaints ranging from stalking and physical harassment to online blackmail and threats to circulate private photographs. The SHE Teams received 215 complaints during the month, of which 88 involved direct or physical harassment, 68 concerned harassment through social media platforms and 59 related to harassment over phone calls. According to the Malkajgiri police, 16 criminal cases and 66 petty cases were registered, while counselling was provided in 133 instances. Among those apprehended were 167 adults and 31 minors. Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B. Sumathi said the police would take stringent action against those harassing women and urged victims to report such incidents without fear.
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