Anti-Romeo Squad Nabs 19-Year-Old for Harassing Schoolgirls in Pratapgarh
A 19-year-old youth was apprehended by the Anti-Romeo Squad in Pratapgarh for harassing schoolgirls near a petrol pump.
In a swift crackdown to ensure the safety of female students, the Anti-Romeo Squad Pratapgarh has apprehended a 19-year-old youth accused of harassing schoolgirls in the Jethwara police station area. The action was taken following reports of inappropriate behavior and gestures directed at students passing through a public space.
The Operation: A Timely Intervention
The operation was executed on Monday, October 26, 2026, during a routine patrol. The police team, led by Jethwara Inspector Narendra Singh and Derwa Police Outpost In-charge Mrityunjay Pandey, was stationed near the Indian Oil petrol pump in the Jethwara region.
The squad acted immediately upon receiving a tip-off that a young man was targeting schoolgirls who were passing by the petrol pump, using offensive gestures and harassing them. The police team intervened on the spot, successfully intercepting and taking the suspect into custody.
Identity of the Accused
Authorities have identified the detained individual as Harsh Pandey, aged 19. He is the son of Ajay Kumar Pandey and a resident of village Pure Thakurain Vikra, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Jethwara police station in the Pratapgarh district.
Legal Action and Safety Measures
Following the arrest, the Pratapgarh police have initiated preventive legal proceedings against Harsh Pandey to maintain law and order and safeguard the dignity of women in the locality. Official sources confirmed that the police are currently making the necessary preparations to present the accused before a court of law.
Commitment to Public Safety
The local police department emphasized that this arrest is not an isolated incident but part of a larger, ongoing effort to make public spaces safer for women and students. By deploying the Anti-Romeo Squad, the administration aims to deter such misconduct and provide a secure environment for girls attending school.