A team of 22 young policewomen, known as Shakthi team, has been commissioned in Krishna district to come to the rescue of women facing eve-teasing or other harassment at public places.
Superintendent of Police Sarvasresth Tripathy on Monday launched the Shakthi team at the District Police Grounds. Each divisional headquarters will have four to five Shakthi team members, keeping an eye on eve-teasers and those subjecting women to any type of harassment at public places.
The teams work between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily.
Speaking to newsmen later here, Mr. Tripathy said the Shakthi team had been trained in self-defence techniques and imparted knowledge of laws that deal with women’s issues.
“Every member of the Shakthi team will have a two-wheeler for mobility to attend any complaint. The teams have been asked to interact with students at educational institutions, creating awareness about their services,” said Mr. Tripathy.
The team underwent a three-week training in self-defence skills at Ongole and Tirupati.
The Shakthi teams have played a major role in controlling eve-teasing, ragging and other attacks on women in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada in recent times.
The grievances received through helpline 100 would be forwarded to the Shakthi team for necessary action.
