Hyderabad, February 17 – Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has dismissed a circulating message about a woman attempting to lure children for kidnapping as completely false.
“No such incidents or gangs have been reported. Citizens are advised not to believe or forward unverified messages that create panic. Please do not take the law into your own hands based on rumors,” the Police Commissioner posted on ‘X’.
“If you notice any suspicious person or activity, immediately inform the police. We will verify the facts and take appropriate action. Trust official information – not forwarded messages. Think. Verify. Act responsibly,” the Police Commissioner posted.
The Police Commissioner was responding to a ‘child safety alert’ and a ‘wanted’ notice being circulated on social media. The notice includes a picture of an unknown woman and warns citizens about an attempt to lure children.
The notice provides a description of the unknown woman and also claims that she carries a bag full of chocolates.
Rumors of child kidnapping gangs being active in the city have been circulating for the past few days. The police have dismissed this as fake news.
Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, in another social media post, has warned that strict action will be taken against young people who made a reel, in which they are showing drugs in front of a temple.
“Showing drugs in front of God? Would you risk anything to become famous?” asked the Commissioner.
“Mahashivratri is a testament to devotion… a step towards salvation. On this most sacred festival, showing drugs in the name of divine grace is the most heinous act. It is a perverse madness,” he posted.
Sajjanar said that this is a serious crime that will put them behind bars. “Once the NDPS Act is invoked, you will have to repent for the rest of your life,” he said.
He advised youth not to sacrifice their golden future for likes and views that give momentary pleasure.
“We will not ignore such acts. Strict legal action will be taken against those responsible. Make social media a platform for your creativity, not a gateway to addictions,” he added.