MAHABUBABAD: An awareness programme on SHE Teams, drug abuse, cyber crimes, the POCSO Act, women’s safety and child marriages was organised at Nalanda Junior College in Mahabubabad town on Tuesday, under the directions of District Superintendent of Police Dr. P. Shabarish, IPS.
SHE Teams Sub-Inspector Sunanda, along with SHE Teams and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) personnel, interacted with students and explained various safety measures, legal provisions and the importance of responsible behaviour.
Addressing the students, SI Sunanda advised them to set clear goals in life and work towards achieving them through discipline, dedication and determination. She urged students to stay away from drugs and other harmful addictions and cautioned them against cyber frauds. She also stressed the need to use the internet and social media responsibly.
She warned students not to share personal information such as bank account details, ATM PINs and OTPs with anyone and advised them against clicking on suspicious links. In case of cyber fraud, victims should immediately contact the helpline 1930, while emergency assistance can be sought through 112.
She further encouraged women and girls facing harassment, blackmail or any other form of intimidation to approach SHE Teams without fear. She assured them that the identities of complainants would be kept confidential. Complaints can also be submitted through the SHE Teams WhatsApp number 8712656935.
Nalanda Junior College Principal Gouse Pasha, SHE Teams personnel Ramesh, Parvathi and Priyanka, and AHTU staff members ASI Raju, Aruna and Supraja participated in the programme.
