Kurnool police urge students to install Shakthi App

The Kurnool district police have been conducting intensive and sustained awareness campaigns on Shakthi App and WhatsApp number, introduced for the safety of women, at schools and other places. They are also sensitising students about “Good Touch, Bad Touch”.

Speaking about the campaigns, Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patel on Thursday said that Shakthi Teams have been interacting and encouraging the students to download and register on the App for their safety and protection. “There is no need of going to a police station in times of emergency. By downloading the App, one can Dial 112 or press SOS button to lodge a complaint and police will respond promptly,” he said.

Women and girls should also save Shakthi WhatsApp number 7993485111 and lodge a complaint in dire situations, he said. “Once a message is sent or call made to the Shakthi WhatsApp number, the command control room will be alerted and the nearest Shakthi Teams will respond to the complaint. The WhatsApp number will work round-the-clock,” he added.

Shakthi Teams visiting educational institutions are creating awareness on Dial 112, 181, 1098 and 1930 numbers and also the bad impact of social media, the need to concentrate on academics, how to respond to eve-teasing, traffic rules, cyber crimes and crimes against women and children, the SP said.