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The road to deliver women’s safety
Chronology of Telangana’s actions and public responses related to crimes against women, focusing on the POCSO case involving a minister’s son, online harassment, and state initiatives to improve safety.
Why It Matters
Shows how state authorities, civil society, and online platforms interact to tackle violence and harassment against women, and the challenges of applying laws consistently amid political pressures.
Timeline
6 Events
Publication of the article summarizing developments on women’s safety
May 12, 2026
The article titled 'The road to deliver women’s safety' was published, outlining the sequence of actions and ongoing debates on safety for women in Telangana.
Protests in Hyderabad demanding action on POCSO case
May 9, 2026
Women’s groups and political parties organized demonstrations in Hyderabad, calling for action in response to the POCSO case.
Complaint lodged in POCSO case against Sai Bhagirath
May 8, 2026
A complaint was lodged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Sai Bhagirath, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay.
Stand with Her initiative launched in Telangana
March 2026
The Chief Minister launched the Stand with Her initiative in March 2026 to mainstream conversations about casual sexism and encourage men to act as allies in making society safer for women.
NCRB data shows 2024 rise in Telangana crimes against women
2024
NCRB data cited in the article shows 24,495 registered cases in Telangana in 2024, noted alongside a 3.4% rise from the 2022 figure in the same report.
NCRB data shows 2022 baseline for Telangana crimes against women
2022
National Crime Records Bureau data cited in the article indicates 22,066 registered cases of crime against women in Telangana in 2022, establishing a baseline for later comparisons.