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Hyderabad Launches ‘Margadarshak Program’ to Strengthen Support for Victims of Abuse

Hyderabad is set to witness the launch of the Margadarshak Program, a dedicated volunteer-driven initiative aimed at supporting individuals facing domestic violence, harassment, and online abuse.

The program focuses on building a strong, trained network of volunteers who will offer guidance, emotional support, and connect survivors with essential resources—ensuring that no one has to face abuse alone.

The initiative is being promoted with the support and involvement of Hyderabad City Police, Bharosa Hyderabad Police, Telangana State Police, Hyderabad Traffic Police, SHE TEAM Women Safety Wing Telangana State Police, and the Cyberabad Security Council, under the leadership and encouragement of V.C. Sajjanar, IPS.

Residents of Hyderabad are encouraged to volunteer and become part of this meaningful effort to create a safer, more compassionate community.

🔗 Join as a volunteer: https://forms.gle/yrEftmgYZ84HnYHC8

Be a Margadarshak. Be the guiding light.

Hyderabad Police Launch New Drive to Protect Women in Public Transport

Hyderabad: In a significant step towards ensuring women’s safety, the Telangana Police Women Safety Wing has launched a Safe Mobility Initiative in collaboration with multiple transport agencies to curb harassment in public and private transport across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda.

The initiative is being carried out in partnership with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), Hyderabad Metro Rail, Transport Department, and Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). It covers buses, metro trains, autos, and private transport vehicles.

How Women Can Report Harassment

The new drive makes it easier for women to seek immediate help in case of harassment.

  • Inform bus conductors or auto drivers – they will act as first responders.
  • Use the Metro alert system to report incidents.
  • Call Dial 100 or 112 directly for immediate assistance.

Conductors and drivers have been trained to alert emergency services right away, triggering a quick response by police patrol teams and She Teams.

Strong Coordination Between Agencies

Each participating organisation will appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with the Women Safety Wing. The wing will monitor every complaint, investigation, and outcome to ensure accountability.

TGSRTC conductors will undergo special training to handle complaints and assist women in distress. Police patrolling units will respond promptly, and offenders will be handed over to She Teams for further action.

Officials noted that harassment in crowded public spaces often goes unreported because offenders are strangers and victims feel that lodging complaints will not bring results. This initiative seeks to break that pattern by enabling faster reporting, quicker police intervention, and stricter action against offenders.

The goal is to not only protect women but also shift public attitudes and discourage harassment that has often been normalised in public spaces.

Source :Siasat