The Gujarat Police concluded a comprehensive 28-day campaign titled 'Surakshit Shakti Abhiyan' (Safe Power Campaign) across the state, running from 17 August to 13 September 2026, with a focused mandate on women's safety, preventive policing, digital literacy, and community outreach. The initiative, which deployed the force's dedicated 'She-Team' units statewide, has drawn positive responses from women residents who say they feel measurably safer in public spaces.

How the Campaign Operated on the Ground

The 'She-Team' conducted continuous patrols in areas with high footfall among women — including schools, colleges, shopping malls, and public gathering spots. B.U. Gandecha, Sub-Inspector with the Ahmedabad Police, said the units maintained round-the-clock vigil in such zones to ensure a secure environment for women at all hours.

The campaign also addressed the growing threat of digital crime. Women were educated about online dangers including cyberbullying, online grooming, sextortion, deepfake-based harassment, OTP fraud, and QR code scams — reflecting the police's recognition that safety today extends well beyond physical spaces.

What Women on the Street Said

Ahmedabad resident Ashumi Mehta said the She-Team's visible presence had transformed her sense of security during large public gatherings. 'Earlier, whenever we went out during Navratri, visited the Riverfront, or travelled anywhere, we used to fear that a stranger might be following us. But now, the She-Team has become so active that we no longer feel afraid,' she said.

Another city resident, Nisha Patel, highlighted that the campaign was particularly valuable for women working night shifts. 'We often commute late at night for work; if we ever run into trouble, we can now travel completely tension-free. Whenever we call the She-Team, they arrive immediately to assist us,' she said.

Senior Officials Outline the Framework

Ajay Chaudhary, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Women's Cell, Gujarat Police, said the campaign was executed with a high degree of system and coordination. 'Whenever complaints were received on any of the helpline numbers, the She-Team would intervene and conduct awareness drives. The campaign was executed in a highly systematic manner, covering the operations of women's help desks at police stations as well as responses to cybercrime and cybersecurity issues,' he said.

According to police officials, crime prevention and awareness-raising were treated as equally primary objectives — a notable departure from campaigns that focus solely on enforcement.

Helplines and Support Mechanisms in Place

To support women's safety on an ongoing basis beyond the campaign period, the Gujarat Police has made the following facilities available statewide: the Women's Helpline (181), Emergency Police Assistance (112), Cyber Fraud Helpline (1930), and One-Stop Centres for integrated assistance and guidance.

With the Surakshit Shakti Abhiyan now concluded, attention will turn to whether its institutional gains — particularly the She-Team's expanded role and the digital safety awareness infrastructure — are sustained as permanent features of policing in Gujarat rather than time-bound interventions.