Sangareddy: In a major initiative to strengthen the safety of women and girls, Sangareddy District Police have announced plans to install 200 ‘She Boxes’ across the district, providing a confidential platform for reporting harassment and other safety-related concerns.
Announcing the initiative, Sangareddy District Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj, IPS, said the boxes would be installed at schools, colleges, women’s hostels, bus stands and various government and private institutions.
The initiative aims to encourage women and girls to report their problems without fear or hesitation. The SP instructed officials to place the boxes in locations that ensure privacy, preferably in areas with limited public movement and without CCTV surveillance.
Complaints to Be Collected Every Saturday
- The responsibility for maintaining the She Boxes in each police station’s jurisdiction will be assigned to a woman police officer.
- According to the SP’s instructions, the boxes must be opened every Saturday to collect complaints. The collected complaints should be handed over to the She Teams In-charge and PCR Inspector by Saturday evening.
- Each complaint will be registered with a unique identification number, and the concerned She Teams personnel will be assigned to investigate the matter. Police officials have been instructed to initiate an inquiry into every complaint within seven days and take appropriate action.
- The SP also directed officials to maintain strict confidentiality regarding complaints and complainants identities. If contact details are provided, the concerned officers should communicate with the complainants and work towards resolving their issues.
Complaints Related to Harassment and Cybercrime
- Women and girls can use the She Boxes to report various issues, including eve teasing, harassment, stalking, cyber harassment, domestic violence and other forms of abuse.
- She Teams will also conduct awareness programmes in schools and colleges to explain the purpose of the initiative and guide students on how to submit complaints through these boxes.
She Box Complaint Contact Details
- Phone: 8712656772
- Instagram: @sheteamssangareddy
SP Emphasises Women’s Safety
- SP Paritosh Pankaj stated that the primary objective of the initiative is to build confidence among women and girls and ensure they can approach the police without fear to seek help and justice.
- The initiative is expected to strengthen access to police support and encourage more women and girls to report harassment and safety-related concerns across Sangareddy district.
