SP urges public to remain vigilant to crimes against women, children

The Sri Sathya Sai police on Monday night launched a village-level outreach programme across the district, focussing on the aspects of women’s safety.

Police officials in all subdivisions conducted visits to villages and residential colonies, interacting with residents and sensitising them on issues related to women’s security. The teams explained key legal safeguards available to women and children, with special reference to important provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and their relevance in addressing crimes against women. The outreach initiative also targeted the growing threat of cybercrime.

Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar told the media that police personnel from village and mandal levels were entrusted with the responsibility of educating women and youth on online safety, highlighting the risks of social media misuse, digital frauds and cyber scams.

The SP urged the public to remain vigilant against crimes targeting women and children and to seek help through designated helpline services in times of distress. Awareness was also created on road safety, with police stressing that two-wheeler riders must compulsorily wear helmets to prevent fatal accidents, Mr. Satish Kumar said.

The SP also informed the villagers to notify the police if any unfamiliar or suspicious persons were noticed moving around their localities. He appealed to the public to stay away from disputes and contribute to maintaining peace and harmony in rural areas.

Mr. Satish Kumar instructed the police personnel to widely circulate key helpline numbers, including 100/112 for emergencies, 1098 for child protection, 181 for domestic violence, 1091 for women’s harassment complaints and 1930 for cybercrime reporting.