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Bidar Police Launch Women and Child Safety Awareness Drive in Basavakalyan
The Special Women Police Team of Bidar district, led by Senior Officer Pradeep Gunti, IPS, conducted an awareness program in Basavakalyan taluk to educate residents on women and child protection laws and safety measures.
The Special Women Police Team of Bidar district, under the direction of Senior Police Officer Pradeep Gunti, IPS, organized an awareness programme in Basavakalyan taluk, with the Akka Pade group taking the lead.
The team interacted with local residents, explaining traffic rules and informing them about laws prohibiting women and child abuse, child marriage and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Helpline numbers 1098, 112 and 1930 for cyber‑crime were also highlighted.
Officer Gunti stressed the importance of the initiative and assigned specific tasks to the Akka Pade teams appointed at the taluk level to ensure continuous safety for women, children and students.
The programme was well received, with community members praising the police’s 24×7 support and dedicated service to enhance safety in the area.
The team interacted with local residents, explaining traffic rules and informing them about laws prohibiting women and child abuse, child marriage and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Helpline numbers 1098, 112 and 1930 for cyber‑crime were also highlighted.
Officer Gunti stressed the importance of the initiative and assigned specific tasks to the Akka Pade teams appointed at the taluk level to ensure continuous safety for women, children and students.
The programme was well received, with community members praising the police’s 24×7 support and dedicated service to enhance safety in the area.