Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta launching Shakthi Whatapp Number for women safety, at the police headquarters in Mangalagi on Tuesday.

Andhra Pradesh Director-General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta on Tuesday launched Shakthi Whatsapp No. 79934 85111, for women and child protection at the Police Headquarters at Mangalagiri.

The DGP, along with Women and Child Safety Wing Inspector General of Police (IGP) B. Raja Kumari and Superintendent of Police Sridevi Rao, unveiled the mobile number for women safety in the State.

Mr. Gupta said women and children, who were in trouble and need the help of police, may call over Shakthi Whatsapp No. 79934 85111. “Women can send SMS, or make video or normal call and alert the Police Control Room (PCR). The Shakthi Team will respond immediately and rescue the complainants,” the DGP said.

Shakthi Whatsapp Number aimed at safety of women and children would work round-the-clock, and women have been requested to save the number in their phones, Ms. Raja Kumari said.

Published – May 28, 2025 08:56 am IST