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Hans India
26-07-2025
- Hans India
SHE Teams nabs 644 offenders red-handed during Bonalu festivities
Hyderabad: Hyderabad SHE Teams nabbed 644 offenders during the Bonalu Festival. As many as five individuals were imprisoned for 7 days. They were caught red-handed indulging in various forms of harassment, including eve-teasing, inappropriate behavior, filming women without consent, and other acts violating public decency and women's safety. According to the SHE teams, as part of the intensive safety and surveillance measures undertaken during the Bonalu festival celebrations across Hyderabad, SHE Teams Hyderabad actively monitored public gatherings and festive processions to ensure the safety and dignity of women and girls. Strategic deployment of teams was carried out at major Bonalu venues including Golconda Bonalu, Balkampet Yellamma Bonalu, Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu (Secunderabad), and Lal Darwaza Mahankali Bonalu. 'With the vigilant presence and swift intervention of SHE Teams, a total of 644 individuals were caught red-handed indulging in various forms of harassment. Among them, 552 were majors and 92 were minors,' said Dr Lavanya NJP, DCP Women Safety Wing. As an of zero tolerance against harassment, five individuals - Ram Anand (51), Nilakanth (48), Balraju (36), Lakshman (42), and Dinesh (34) who were caught red-handed misbehaving with women devotees, were produced before the court. Based on the evidence presented and the severity of the offence, Sri Manda Murali, IXth Special Judicial Magistrate, Nampally, awarded 7 days of imprisonment to the offenders under Section 70(c) of the Hyderabad City Police Act. SHE teams alerts the women to be aware in public places and women and children are requested to stay alert in public places. In case of any misbehavior or molestation, they are advised to raise a complaint with SHE Teams or dial 100/112 for immediate action. People are encouraged to report any kind of teasing or harassment if they face or notice. For assistance or to report incidents, you are informed to contact SHE Teams helpline via Dial 100 or WhatsApp at 9490616555.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- The Hindu
644 sexual offenders caught by She Teams during Bonalu
SHE Teams Hyderabad caught 644 individuals for sexual harassment-related offences during the month-long Bonalu festival celebrations across the city. They logged these reports while being deployed at various celebration sites including Golconda Bonalu, Balkampet Yellamma Bonalu, Ujjaini Mahakali Bonalu in Secunderabad, and Lal Darwaza Mahankali Bonalu. The offenders caught were involved in offences such as eve-teasing, misbehaviour, filming women without consent, and other acts violating women's safety. Of the 644, 552 were adults and 92 were minors, according to a media release. Five individuals, Ram Anand, 51, Nilakanth, 48, Balraju, 36, Lakshman, 42, and Dinesh, 34, were sentenced to seven days' imprisonment under Section 70(c) of the Hyderabad City Police Act by the Magistrate Manda Murali of the IXth Special Judicial Magistrate, Nampally. SHE Teams advised women and children to stay alert in public spaces and to report any misbehaviour by dialling 100 or 112. They also issued digital safety warnings: beware of fake online profiles, avoid sharing personal details on social media, and use strong passwords with two-factor authentication. Incidents can also be reported via WhatsApp on 9490616555.
Arab News
02-04-2025
- Arab News
Indian fisherman hangs himself in Pakistan prison amid delayed repatriation
KARACHI: An Indian fisherman has died by suicide in a Karachi prison, a senior Pakistani jail official said on Wednesday, as the incident highlighted the plight of detainees caught in the tangle of strained India-Pakistan relations. Indian and Pakistani fishermen are routinely detained by both countries' maritime agencies for allegedly entering each other's territorial waters. The poorly defined maritime boundary in the Arabian Sea, coupled with the limited navigational capabilities of many fishing boats, frequently leads to unintentional crossings. According to Pakistani prison authorities, Gaurav, son of Ram Anand, hanged himself in the prison's washroom on Tuesday night. 'He went to the washroom under the pretext of urinating and hanged himself with his drawstring,' Qazi Nazeer Ahmed, Inspector General of Prison Police in Pakistan's Sindh province, told Arab News. Malir Prison, where Gaurav took his own life, has come under scrutiny in recent years over the deaths of several detainees due to health complications. Last month, a prisoner named Babu Kana died due to health issues, while in 2023, two Indian fishermen — Balo Jetha and Soma Deva — died after their health deteriorated during incarceration. Ahmed said Gaurav was apparently suffering from 'severe depression,' which pushed him to take the extreme step of ending his life. 'His sentence was completed, but the process from the Indian side [for his release] was not finalized,' he continued. 'Fellow prisoners reported that Gaurav's behavior did not indicate he would commit suicide, but he was depressed.' Arab News reached out to the Indian High Commission, where officials declined to comment immediately. Arshad Shah, Superintendent of Malir Jail, said Gaurav had been remanded to the Karachi prison on February 17, 2022. 'The duty doctor examined him before pronouncing him dead,' he told Arab News, adding the body had been handed over to the Edhi Foundation for repatriation. Human rights activists on both sides of the border have long called for a faster process for the release of fishermen, who commit no crime but mistakenly cross invisible boundaries at sea and end up in jail, while their families suffer back home. 'According to our records, 216 Indian fishermen are still languishing in Pakistani jails, while 81 Pakistani fishermen are imprisoned in India,' Jatin Desai, an Indian rights activist, said, adding hundreds of fishermen remained in prison on both sides of the border. However, the IG prison maintained Indian nationals were treated well in jail, adding that Pakistani authorities did not delay their release once legal formalities were completed. 'This is why prisoners are regularly released and returned to their country,' he added. 'We regret that Gaurav could not reunite with his family back in India.'
