Hyderabad City: A program to mark the sixth foundation anniversary of the Bharosa Cell was held on Saturday on 7th May,2022 in the presence of City Police Commissioner, Mr. CV Anand IPS; Mrs. Divvy Devarajan, Commissioner Women and Child Welfare Department.
Speaking on the occasion Hyderabad City Police Chief said that Bharosa Center was formed to provide aid and counseling to the victims. Backed by the support of other state government departments, HCSC the center facilitates rehabilitation of juveniles, a special cell for providing mental health support to children, a temporary residential facility for women undergoing counseling, legal aid regarding domestic violence and attempts to provide immediate assistance to senior citizens in need.
“Since its inception Bharosa center is eventful in ensuring convictions in all sexual assault cases with on-board court room, medical and legal aid teams. Women safety is the top priority of the State Government. Coordination between the city police and Women and Child welfare Department has to be further institutionalized to further enhance the operations of the center.” the CP said. “The rise in statistical figures shouldn’t be misinterpreted or portray as a threat to the safety. Rather it should be seen as a good sign as more victims are coming forward to report as the state government and police department facilitated a safe environment to maintain the confidentiality of the victim and supporting them by all means.” opined Mr. Anand.
Addressing the gathering Mrs. Divya Devarajan said that plans are afoot to replicate the HCP’s Bharosa center model across the state. She exhorted the staff of child welfare department to strive for excellence and assured that their department will stand firmly along with the police to help the victims. Mr. CP Anand along with the other dignitaries flagged off the AV vehicle, sponsored by NCC Urban Infrastructure Ltd MD Mr. Alluri Narayana Raju – a member of HCSC, to campaign the activities of Bharosa center and sensitize the public in their localities. He appreciated and thanked the members of HCSC for their extended support for Bharosa. Mr. Anand instructed his deputies to take up aggressive campaign on the services offered by Bharosa Center and SHE Teams.
Later the staffs of Bharosa center and HCSC were rewarded by the police commissioner. The event concluded with the screening of a short film. Addl. CP Crimes, Mr. A.R.Srinivas; Jt.CP DD, Mr.Gajarao Bhupal; Additional DCP Bharosa and SHE Teams, Mrs. Sirisha Raghavendra, executive members of HCSC and other officers were present.
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