137 minors among 760 arrested by Malkajgiri SHE Teams this year; mega counselling programme held
Malkajgiri police held a 'Samskar Mega Counselling Programme' aimed at reforming individuals apprehended for offences against women and children. The initiative, part of the SHE Teams' efforts, included sessions on behavioural correction and legal awareness. A total of 760 individuals were arrested this year, including 137 minors, highlighting the need for preventive measures in addressing harassment and abuse.
- ▪The SHE Teams registered 61 FIRs and 236 petty cases from January 1 to May 18 this year.
- ▪A total of 760 individuals were apprehended, with 137 being minors.
- ▪The counselling sessions focused on behavioural correction and legal sensitisation for first-time offenders.
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Malkajgiri police on Friday conducted a ‘Samskar Mega Counselling Programme’ for persons apprehended by SHE Teams in cases related to harassment, stalking, cyber abuse and other offences against women and children, with officials stressing behavioural reform and legal awareness to prevent repeat offences.Addressing the participants, Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police B. Sumathi said the objective of SHE Teams was not limited to law enforcement but also to provide offenders an opportunity to recognise their mistakes and reform their behaviour before stricter legal action becomes necessary.The Commissioner said that between January 1 and May 18 this year, SHE Teams registered 61 FIRs and 236 petty cases across the Malkajgiri, Uppal and L.B.
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