During outreach drive, Hisar police receive harassment complaints

The Hisar police’s women-safety team encountered several complaints of harassment from girl students at schools, colleges and a coaching centre during its ongoing outreach campaign. Following the disclosures, police registered two FIRs in separate incidents and initiated an enquiry in another case.

In one incident, a student at a coaching centre reported that a man had been threatening her under the pretext of forcing marriage. “The police station concerned initiated legal action into the matter,” police spokesperson Vikas Lohchab said.

In another case, a college student told the team she was being harassed on social media. Police have informed the local station for prompt intervention and identification of the stalker.

A separate complaint regarding misuse and tampering of a student’s photographs online also prompted swift police action. A minor schoolgirl reported stalking, while another young woman said a man had been posting obscene comments on social media and sending them to her relatives.

In yet another instance, a college student complained of persistent calls from an unknown number, leading the cyber cell to begin tracing the caller for action.

Along with handling complaints, police used the campaign to warn students about the dangers of drug abuse, stressing that addiction fuels crime, violence and family breakdown. Officers encouraged young women to help keep their surroundings drug-free and to guide peers away from substance use.

Digital safety was another major focus. Students were advised to strengthen passwords, avoid suspicious profiles, refrain from sharing personal photos or information online, and immediately report cyberbullying or blackmail attempts.

Lohchab said the police have intensified their presence across the district to ensure the safety of women and girls and spread legal awareness. The team has been visiting schools, colleges, coaching centres, bus stands, public places and parks, educating young women about their rights, relevant laws and available mechanisms for police assistance.

The spokesperson added that officers conduct open conversations during their visits, asking students whether they have faced harassment, stalking, lewd remarks, online abuse or persistent calls from unknown numbers.