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Malkajgiri SHE Teams Detain 88 in Decoy Drive Against Harassment

Officials say the push pairs court action with counselling to curb repeat abuse.

Overview

  • Undercover SHE Teams, a Telangana Police unit, detained 88 people in Malkajgiri, including 15 minors, after decoy checks at bus and rail hubs, metro stations, colleges and markets.
  • Police registered nine criminal cases and 20 petty cases, and said those caught with evidence were produced before courts.
  • Officers counselled 66 individuals in sessions held with family members and professional counsellors to reduce the chance of repeat offenses.
  • The drive logged 106 complaints that ranged from phone and social media abuse to stalking, blackmail using personal photos and roadside molestation.
  • Authorities shared a WhatsApp number, 8712662111, for women to report harassment so teams can act quickly after the special sweep.