38 persons arrested in 22 incidents

The She Team police arrested as many as 38 persons in 22 incidents of eve-teasing and harassment of women across the district in March. Ten cases have been registered during the period, according to Commissioner of Police, Kartikeya.

FIRs were issued in three cases and counselling was conducted for 25 accused persons in eve-teasing cases, he said and appealed to women to immediately inform the She Team police if anyone harassed them at their educational institutions or residential colonies or even on the roads.

They could even send message to Whatsapp at 9490618029 or call at 100. Unwanted catcalls, persuasion and showing signs with mala fide intention would also amount to harassment, he said. Six teams, each headed by an SI rank officer with two women and as many men constables, under the supervision of an inspector, have constantly been working to rein in the eve-teasers, said the CP.

Stalking women would also lead to arrest, he said.