Youth arrested for harassing woman over phone

March 26, 2017 09:43 pm | Updated 09:45 pm IST

A 26-year-old native of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, was arrested by officials of the She Teams for harassing a married woman in the city. The victim lodged a complaint after the accused, P. Babajan, began calling her repeatedly late at night and abusing her.

According to a press release from Swati Lakra, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime), Babajan did not stop harassing her even after the victim’s husband warned him against doing so . The couple then lodged a complaint with the police. After his arrest, Babajan was brought to Hyderabad and handed over to the Chikkadapally police.

Any complaint of teasing or harassment can be given through the WhatsApp number of the Hyderabad City Police 9490616555, or even on the SHE TEAM Facebook page, or through email at hydsheteam@gmail.com. In case of an emergency dial, one can even dial 100 or the Hawk eye mobile app can be used, said the release.

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