Shakti Team Briefs Sri Venkateswara Medical College Freshers On Safety, Cybercrime

First-year students of Sri Venkateswara Medical College were briefed on women’s safety, cybercrime, substance abuse and related legal safeguards during an Operation Trishul awareness programme conducted by the Shakti team on Monday.

Shakti team explains safety measures

The programme focused on eve-teasing, ragging, crimes against women, the POCSO Act and other criminal laws, as police sought to sensitise students to emerging threats on and off campus.

Additional Superintendent of Police M. Srilatha participated in the session and urged students to remain vigilant about their own safety as well as the safety of others.

Police personnel explained the functioning of the Shakti app and asked students to seek police assistance without delay during emergencies.

They also urged students to use Dial 112 and other emergency helplines whenever required.

Cyber fraud and social media risks flagged

Students were cautioned against cybercrime, including digital arrest scams, OTP frauds, suspicious links, unsolicited video calls, loan apps and honey traps.

Police warned them about the adverse consequences of irresponsible use of mobile phones and social media.

Officials, drawing on recent incidents involving crimes against women, stressed the need for caution while using social media.

Students were advised not to share personal information, photographs, OTPs or banking details with strangers.

The warning covered both direct fraud attempts and online conduct that could expose students to harassment, crime or cyber fraud.

Drugs, betting and road safety also covered

The awareness session also addressed the dangers associated with online betting and drug abuse.

Students were advised to strictly follow road safety regulations and conduct themselves responsibly.

In his message, SP L. Subbarayudu urged young people to stay away from drugs, online betting, cyber fraud and other harmful influences.

He also asked them to focus on their education and future goals.

The SP called upon students to develop greater awareness of the law and become responsible citizens.

He urged them to report instances of harassment, crime or cyber fraud rather than remain silent.

Police officials said awareness programmes were being conducted across the district under Operation Trishul.

They said the initiative was aimed at strengthening crime prevention, enhancing the safety of women and students, improving vigilance against cybercrime and combating drug abuse.

The SVMC session placed women’s safety, cyber awareness, substance abuse prevention and responsible conduct within a single preventive framework for first-year medical students.

The programme was published on September 28, 2026, at 08:30 pm IST.

Source: The Hindu