Andhra Pradesh: A 35-member women police team 'Sthree Shakthi' was launched in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The 35-member team has woman ASIs, head constables, police constables and home guards. The team has been provided 25 vehicles, including two four-wheelers.

Andhra Pradesh: Women police team ‘Shakthi’ was launched in Visakhapatnam yesterday. The 35-member team has woman ASIs, head constables, police constables & home guards. The team has been provided 25 vehicles, including two four-wheelers. pic.twitter.com/w6lmiVtjR8

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"It is a 35 members team. We have started with 25 vehicles, 5 four wheelers and rest are motorcycles and scooters. This is mainly for the protection of women. The women-related issue can be informed to the team and then they will take action accordingly. From drivers to police personnel, everyone is a woman," said Andhra Pradesh DGP AP Thakur.