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SHE Teams record 123 harassment incidents at Numaish 2024, convict 56 offenders

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SHE Teams record 123 harassment incidents at Numaish 2024, convict 56 offenders

NAMPALLY: A total of 123 eve-teasing and harassment incidents were recorded during Numaish 2024, with the majority involving 117 major offenders and six minors, according to SHE teams Hyderabad.

Among the 117 offenders, 56 were convicted while 51 received warnings, underlining the significance of correcting behavior and increasing awareness about the repercussions of harassing women. However, 16 cases remain pending for convictions.

As many as 41 offenders received a two-day jail term and a fine of Rs. 250, while 10 offenders were sentenced to a three-day jail term with the same fine. Furthermore, four offenders were subjected to a four-day jail sentence along with a Rs. 250 fine, while one offender was solely fined Rs. 250.