Special teams have been constituted to spot such hooligans. A police official disclosed that three teams in plain clothes, each headed by a sub-inspector and comprising a policewoman, were deployed near vulnerable points especially educational institutions. They are deployed both during college hours and in the evening.

These personnel keep a watch on those trying to harass girls. Besides, police officers including the area Sub-Divisional Police Officer Alok Kumar and SHO Vijay Kumar also take a round of the area frequently with other personnel. "The show of force has been serving as a good deterrent to the offenders," said an official. The police have arrested 10 persons over the past three days and detained several others. Those detained were let off after verification and warning them in the presence of their parents.

Most of the colleges and also the Panjab University fall under the jurisdiction of West Police Station.