Cyberabad SHE Teams conduct 102 decoy operations, arrest 24 persons for indecent behaviour

The Cyberabad SHE Teams apprehended 24 persons involved in indecent behaviour at public places during 102 decoy operations between May 16 and May 22. According to officials, 30 petty cases were registered during the week, while several others were counselled by the SHE Teams. Police also received 20 complaints from women through various channels relating to harassment and other safety concerns. The Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued one victim and apprehended one accused in a case registered under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act (PITA).

In another operation under the Juvenile Justice Act, officials rescued two boys and arrested two accused persons. Police said counselling and mediation efforts were also undertaken in family dispute matters, resulting in attempts to reunite 35 families through Family Counselling Centres and Centres for Domestic and Emotional Wellbeing (CDEW). As part of preventive measures, She Teams and the AHTU conducted awareness programmes across various locations in Cyberabad, reaching around 2,378 participants. Officials created awareness on issues including human trafficking, child trafficking, eve teasing, social media harassment, child marriages, child labour, stalking, begging, cyber bullying and cyber frauds.

Information regarding women’s helpline 181, child helpline 1098, Dial 100 and cybercrime helpline 1930 was also shared. Separately, the Society for Cyberabad Security Council organised an initiative titled “Dialogue for a Better & Healthier Tomorrow” at the HSBC campus on May 19, engaging more than 150 employees in discussions on safety, mental wellbeing and community partnership. Addressing the programme, Women and Child Safety Wing DCP K. Srujana highlighted the importance of community policing, cyber awareness and legal safeguards for women and children.

Other speakers discussed workplace wellness, public safety partnerships, emergency preparedness and physical security measures. Officials said the initiative aimed to strengthen collaboration between corporates, law enforcement agencies and the community to promote safer and healthier workplaces and neighbourhoods.