She Teams: Two men jailed for misconduct towards women in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: In a continuous effort to uphold the safety and dignity of women, She Teams Hyderabad has booked two men for misconduct and engaging in indecent behavior towards women.
In one of the cases, the respondent was known to the complainant as a friend of their cousin’s brother. Without knowing the personal life facts of the respondent, the complainant developed a friendly relationship with him.
However, upon discovering that the respondent is already married and a parent of two children, the complainant chose to distance themselves from the respondent. Despite this, the respondent troubled the complainant and blackmailed her. The complainant felt harassed and endangered by the respondent’s actions.
The XIth Special Magistrate Court in Nampally has handed down a sentence of six days’ imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 200 to the respondent.
The XIth Special Magistrate Court in Nampally has handed down a sentence of three days’ imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 200 to the respondent who was caught red-handed for misconducting himself towards women in a public place at Charminar.
She Teams urged the public to refrain from sharing personal information, both online and offline, with strangers, and emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant in public spaces, where harassment can occur unexpectedly.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
