Over 8,300 missing girls and women traced in two years under ‘Operation Trace’ in A.P., says Minister - The HinduUpdated - June 17, 2026 12:18 pm IST - VIJAYAWADAHome Minister Vangalapudi Anitha with TDP State unit president Palla Srinivasa Rao. File | Photo Credit: V. RajuThe police traced around 8,396 missing girls and women under ‘Operation Trace’ in the State over the last two years, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said.Briefing the media at the Secretariat on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), the Minister listed the work of the Police Department. “Police have stepped up security for the public, especially for women, using drones and surveillance cameras. Through the ‘Sakthi App,’ the police are conducting awareness campaigns for women on laws meant for their protection,” Ms. Anitha said.శక్తి యాప్ తో పాటుగా, శక్తి ఫోన్ నెంబర్ కూడా అందుబాటులో తెచ్చాం 7993485111.యాప్ వాడకంలో ఇబ్బంది ఉన్న వారు, ఈ ఫోన్ సర్వీస్ ఉపయోగించి ఫిర్యాదు చేసినా, పోలీసులు స్పందిస్తారు.#VangalapudiAnitha#AndhraPradeshpic.twitter.com/GCMxQwqIhw— Anitha Vangalapudi (@Anitha_TDP) June 16, 2026“In the last two years, 591 individuals were convicted in various cases. Investigations in critical cases have been expedited, and justice has been rendered to the victims,” the Home Minister said.Under ‘Operation Chinnari Talli’, counselling was provided to more than 2,000 victims, and about 5,600 eve-teasers were booked, she said.The Minister said the police were taking measures to bring down the crime rate, especially crimes against women and children in the State.Published - June 16, 2026 10:57 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }