Metro India News | Hyderabad 

A counselling session was organized by SHE Teams, Women Safety Wing Hyderabad in collaboration with Manojagruthi NGO, aimed at sensitizing individuals apprehended for acts of harassment against women during the period from January to April 2025. A total of 304 individuals participated in the session, including 289 respondents (comprising 271 majors and 18 minors) and 15 parents, guardians of the minors.

The session was conducted by a team of professional psychiatrists from Manojagruthi, including Dr. Geetha Challa, Kairi Thrinath Goud, Swathina Shasi, S. Srilatha, Syed Abeeda Begum, and other professionals. The focus of the counselling was on behavioral correction, legal awareness, and promoting respectful and lawful conduct in public spaces.

Dr. Lavanya NJP, DCP, Women Safety Wing, Hyderabad, emphasized that consumption of alcohol, drugs, and smoking can significantly affect behavior and emotional control, often leading to regrettable actions. She also cautioned that associating with friends who engage in bad habits can have serious consequences, urging the attendees to choose their companions wisely.