SHE Teams catch over 3,000 people for harassing women in Hyderabad’s public spaces
Hyderabad's SHE Teams apprehended over 3,000 individuals in September for harassing women in public spaces. The police utilized surveillance and plain-clothes officers to enforce safety, resulting in various penalties ranging from fines to counseling.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to improve public safety and address gender-based harassment in urban environments.
More than 3,000 people, including 113 minors, were caught by Hyderabad SHE Teams for allegedly misbehaving with and sexually harassing women in public places during September, police said on Thursday (October 1, 2026).
Of the 3,068 persons caught, 2,955 were adults. The enforcement was stepped up during the festive period, particularly at temples, procession routes, bus stops, metro stations, markets and other crowded locations across the city.
SHE Teams used plain-clothes personnel and video surveillance at crowded locations, transport hubs and entry and exit points to identify instances of harassment. The police said the action covered offences including stalking, passing obscene comments, unwanted physical contact and other forms of harassment in public places.
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