22 sex workers, 12 transgenders apprehended in anti-trafficking operations in Cyberabad
Cyberabad SHE Teams conducted 140 decoy operations and caught 83 persons red-handed who were indulging in indecent acts at public places.
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: Night raids conducted by the Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) led to the apprehension of 22 sex workers and 12 transgender persons during a week-long special drive. As many as six victims were rescued and another six persons were arrested in three PITA cases.
Cyberabad SHE Teams conducted 140 decoy operations and caught 83 persons red-handed who were indulging in indecent acts at public places. Petty cases were booked in 71 cases and others were given counselling. SHE Teams also received 15 complaints from women victims through various modes.
Family counselling
In another drive, efforts were made to reunite 24 families in wife and husband family disputes in Family Counselling Centres/CDEW Centres.
As part of preventive and awareness measures, AHTU and SHE Teams have conducted awareness programs across various locations in Cyberabad and around 179 members participated, who were given awareness on human trafficking and child trafficking, eve teasing, social media harassment, child marriages, child rights, child labour, stalking, begging, cyber bullying, cyber frauds, etc. They were informed about the women’s helpline 181, the Child helpline 1098 and the importance of reaching out for help through Dial 100 and 1930 in case of crimes.
