Dubai - Col Al Matroushi urged women to contact the nearest police station if they are harassed at shopping centres or public places.
Published: Sat 24 Sep 2016, 7:27 PM
Updated: Sat 24 Sep 2016, 11:53 PM
In Sharjah and Ajman, authorities have repeatedly launched awareness campaigns to deter eve-teasing.
According to Colonel Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Ajman Police, the police have deployed special patrols to curb the practice.
"Installing cameras at malls, on the streets and in parks has played a great role in minimising such anti-social elements," he said.
Over the past few years, the police have rounded up more than 100 eve-teasers from malls and other public areas after complaints. "We will not tolerate those who disrespect women and put their safety and security at risk," he added.
Col Al Matroushi urged women to contact the nearest police station if they are harassed at shopping centres or public places.
No complaints for two years in Sharjah
A CID official in Sharjah said that during the last two years, they have not received any complaints from women against eve-teasers. The Sharjah Police have also formed a special team to curb eve-teasing.
"Police patrols have been deployed near shopping centres as well as in commercial and residential areas to round up harassers," said the official. "The police have educated the public about the public decency law and it has played a great role in ensuring safety and peace for all residents."
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