SHE Teams nab 37 persons in decoy operations across Cyberabad
Cyberabad police conducted 116 decoy operations, resulting in 37 arrests for harassment and indecent behavior toward women. The initiative also included awareness programs and self-defense training to improve public safety.
Why it matters
Proactive policing and community awareness programs are critical strategies for addressing gender-based harassment in urban environments.
Cyberabad SHE Teams caught 37 persons allegedly indulging in indecent acts, eve-teasing and harassment of women in public places during 116 decoy operations conducted across the Commissionerate between September 26 and October 2.
The teams booked 56 petty cases during the week and received 15 complaints from women through different channels, according to the Women and Child Safety Wing of Cyberabad Police.
Meanwhile, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued three victims and apprehended two accused in a case registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Family Counselling Centres and CDEW Centres also intervened in marital disputes during the week, with efforts made to reunite 33 families.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in