In a significant step to bolster its commitment to combating human trafficking and safeguarding children, the Hyderabad City Police today announced the formal constitution and inauguration of renovated facilities for its Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and Juvenile Bureau (JB) Unit. Alongside these developments, a groundbreaking Victim Assistance Unit (VAU), established in collaboration with Prajwala NGO, was also launched.
The inauguration ceremony, held at CCS Hyderabad, was presided over by Sri. CV Anand IPS, DG & Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City.
Reorganization and Enhanced Capabilities:
This reorganization follows G.O. Ms. No. 32, Home (Legal) Department, dated April 30, 2023, which initially placed the AHTU under the Women Safety Wing, Hyderabad. Subsequently, G.O. Ms. No. 57, Home (Legal) Department, dated April 24, 2025, formally constituted these specialized wings with dedicated sanctioned strengths.
Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU):
The AHTU has been formally constituted with a sanctioned strength of eight personnel, including one Inspector, two Sub-Inspectors (SIs), two Head Constables (HCs), and three Police Constables (PCs). The unit is entrusted with a comprehensive range of responsibilities aimed at curbing the trafficking of women and children, including:
• Identifying trafficking hotspots in both physical and online domains.
• Gathering actionable intelligence to facilitate timely rescue operations.
• Monitoring individuals involved in trafficking networks such as pimps, touts, brothel operators, and customers.
• Conducting pre-rescue, rescue, and post-rescue operations in coordination with local police stations.
• Following up on pending trial cases to ensure justice.
• Conducting raids to apprehend traffickers.
• Facilitating the repatriation of Indian victims to their home states and the deportation of foreign nationals in coordination with concerned authorities.
During the current year, the AHTU has demonstrated significant effectiveness, conducting raids that resulted in 23 registered cases, the rescue of 44 victims, and the arrest of 71 individuals.
The Juvenile Bureau Team, also known as the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU), has been formally constituted with a sanctioned strength of seven personnel, comprising one Inspector, two SIs, two HCs, and two PCs. Based at the Central Crime Station, Hyderabad, the JB Team's primary responsibility is to protect children from atrocities such as child labor, human trafficking, and bonded labor. The JB/SJPU Team works in coordination with the Child Welfare Committee to repatriate missing or traced juveniles to their respective homes throughout India.
This year, the JB unit successfully repatriated four children within the state and seven children to other states. Additionally, under the "Operation Smile" and "Operation Muskan" programs, 896 children were rescued.
Victim Assistance Unit (VAU): A First for Telangana
A pioneering initiative, the Victim Assistance Unit (VAU), has been launched in association with Prajwala NGO. This first-of-its-kind center in Telangana will play a crucial role in supporting victims of immoral human trafficking. The VAU aims to:
• Help victims recall their exploitation in a trauma-informed manner.
• Prepare them to depose evidence confidently and without fear during court proceedings.
• Facilitate access to government schemes, legal aid, rehabilitation benefits, and psychosocial support.
• Aid victims in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
The VAU will be manned by staff from Prajwala, NGO, and supervised by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Women Safety Wing, and her staff.
The event was attended by senior police officials including Sri. P. Vishwa Prasad IPS, Addl. CP Crime & SIT; Smt. N. Swetha IPS, DCP DD; Smt./Dr. Lavanya NJP, DCP Women Safety, Hyderabad; Dr. Sunitha Krishnan, Prajwala Founder; Smt. Prasanna Laxmi, ACP AHT; and AHTU Inspector Sunitha Surve, JBU/ SJPU Inspector K. Madhulatha along with other officers.
These significant developments underscore the Hyderabad City Police's unwavering commitment to creating a safer environment for women and children and to relentlessly pursuing those involved in human trafficking.
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