Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Police Crack Down On Digital Harassment
In 2025, the Hyderabad Police, led by Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, took strong action against digital harassment.
They caught over 3,800 people who were harassing women online.
The police used special teams to solve more than 1,100 complaints.
These complaints included blackmail, fake profiles, and midnight harassment.
The offenders often used social media to trick women and then blackmail them.
The police also helped women who were emotionally or financially exploited under the promise of marriage.
They provided counseling and took legal action against the offenders.
The police assured women that their identity and dignity would be protected and encouraged them to report any harassment without fear.
Hyderabad Police apprehended 3,826 offenders in 2025 for digital harassment.
SHE Teams resolved over 1,100 complaints, including blackmail, fake profiles, and midnight harassment.
Blackmail was the most common complaint, with 366 cases reported.
Offenders often used social media to gain trust and then extort money or sexual favors.
The police provided psychological counseling to victims and initiated criminal proceedings against the accused.
- Who
- Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar and SHE Teams
- What
- Crackdown on digital harassment and apprehension of offenders
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To address the rise in cyber-related offences and ensure women's safety
- Year
- 2025
- Number of Offenders Apprehended
- 3,826
- Number of Complaints Resolved
- 1,100
- Most Common Complaint
- Blackmail
- Number of Blackmail Cases
- 366
- Number of Midnight Harassment Cases
- 121
- Number of Fake Profile Cases
- 82
- Number of Breach of Promise Cases
- 98