Hyderabad: The Cyberabad anti-trafficking drive rescued 15 victims and led to cases against several offenders during a week-long enforcement and awareness campaign for women and child safety.
Cyberabad Police conducted the drive through coordinated operations by the Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and SHE Teams. The operations focused on trafficking networks, harassment in public places, and community awareness on women’s safety.
During night raids, the AHTU rescued 15 victims in three cases registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. Police apprehended nine accused persons in connection with these cases.
Officials also detained three sex workers and two transgender persons during the operations. In addition, police booked a spa centre for violating High Court guidelines and operating without proper documentation.
Cyberabad anti-trafficking drive targeted public harassment
Meanwhile, SHE Teams intensified surveillance through decoy operations across Cyberabad. Officers conducted 124 such operations and caught 43 persons red-handed for committing indecent acts in public places.
Police registered 36 petty cases against the offenders. Authorities counselled several other individuals instead of filing cases.
Officials said the Cyberabad anti-trafficking drive combined strict enforcement with counselling and preventive action. The initiative aimed to discourage harassment while ensuring legal action against repeat offenders.
Cyberabad anti-trafficking drive expanded awareness programmes
Alongside enforcement, police strengthened outreach through awareness sessions. Programmes conducted by AHTU and SHE Teams reached 4,532 participants during the campaign.
These sessions covered issues such as human trafficking, cyber harassment, stalking, child rights and cyber fraud. Police used the programmes to educate students, employees and the public about reporting mechanisms and safety precautions.
Family Counselling Centres also played a role during the campaign period. Counsellors helped resolve marital disputes and reunited 46 couples after mediation.
Separately, Traffic Deputy Commissioner of Police Mrs Sheshadrini Reddy took part in a panel discussion on women’s safety. The discussion took place at the Hyderabad office of Amgen India.
She stressed the importance of proactive policing and community participation in strengthening women’s safety. She also urged institutions and citizens to cooperate with police initiatives aimed at preventing harassment and trafficking.