Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Police Launches Women's Team to Manage Protests
The Hyderabad police created a special team of women officers called SWAT to help manage protests.
This team has been trained in martial arts and how to handle people during protests.
The police commissioner said this was needed because there are more protests happening, especially with women involved.
The team started with 35 officers, and they plan to add more.
The city is also building new buildings and facilities for the police, with funding approved by the Chief Minister.
This includes space for vehicles, a horse stable, and training grounds, showing the police are getting more resources.
Hyderabad Police launched the Swift Women Action Team (SWAT).
The team consists of 35 women constables trained in protest management.
The SWAT team's purpose is to handle female protestors during rallies and dharnas.
The Police Commissioner stated the need due to increasing protests.
New infrastructure is being developed for the police including buildings and a horse stable.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Police.
- What
- Hyderabad police launched the Swift Women Action Team (SWAT) to manage female protestors.
- When
- Launched on June 3, 2025.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- To address difficulties in managing female protestors during rallies and dharnas.
- Team Name
- Swift Women Action Team (SWAT)
- Team Size
- 35 women constables initially, expanding to 42
- Training
- Karate and protest management
- Launched On
- June 3, 2025
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Land allocated for police
- 11.5 acres at Goshamahal Police Stadium; 2 acres near TTI
- Funding
- ₹55 crore approved by Chief Minister