Be vigilant of online predators, SP tells RIMS students

Nachiket Superintendent of Police Vishwanath Shelke addressed students on ‘Women’s Safety’ at RIMS Medical College, Kadapa on Friday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Nachiket Superintendent of Police Vishwanath Shelke on Friday cautioned women against sharing excessive amounts of personal information on social media platforms, warning that such disclosure could expose them to various forms of online harassment and exploitation.

Addressing the women students of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) as part of ‘Operation Dandayan’ awareness program on safety of women and children here, Mr. Shelke highlighted the growing threat of cyber crime and urged women and children to remain vigilant against online predators and stalkers.

While social media has proven to be a powerful source of information and communication, it has also created new avenues for crime and abuse, he said. The SP emphasized the need for digital awareness and advised the students to be aware of technological developments and familiarize themselves with the legal safeguards available to protect victims of cyber crimes.

Mr. Shelke shared the achievements of the district police in combating crimes against women and children and said that 44 cases have been registered in the last two years. Of these, 15 ended in life imprisonment for the accused, one ended in 20 years in prison, and ten other sentences from three to seven years.

He further stated that sex offender sheets were opened against 197 persons accused of molesting women and children. During the same period, officers located 4,121 of the 4,209 missing persons reported in the district.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration) K. Prakash Babu advised students to immediately inform their parents, friends or the police if they face harassment, intimidation or threats. Additional State Representative Uma Rani and RIMS Deputy Mayor Naga Srilatha also addressed the rally.

Published – 29 May 2026 20:26 IST