Hyderabad cops unveil state’s first unit to assist human trafficking victims

The Hyderabad police on Tuesday, June 17, inaugurated upgraded facilities for the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and the Juvenile Bureau (JB)/Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) at the Central Crime Station (CCS), reinforcing efforts to combat trafficking and safeguard vulnerable children.

In a major milestone, the state’s first-ever Victim



Assistance Unit (VAU) was established in partnership with Prajwala NGO, which was also launched to support survivors of human trafficking.

The revamp follows government orders GO 32 (2023) and GO 57 (2025), which called for dedicated enforcement units under the Women Safety Wing of the Hyderabad police, with defined roles and sanctioned manpower.