Govt jittery over TGSP, hands over Secretariat security to Special Protection Force

As per the latest arrangements, four companies of TGSPF will be responsible for armed guards, patrolling, access control and Anti-Sabotage checks etc at the Secretariat.

Hyderabad: After excluding the Telangana Special Police (TGSP) from the Chief Minister’s security detail, the State government on Wednesday withdrew their services from the security of the Secretariat as well. Instead, the security duties have been entrusted to the Telangana Special Protection Force (TGSPF), with immediate effect.

According to orders issued by Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari, the security arrangements have been handed over to TGSPF, which is specialised and trained to protect establishments like industries, buildings and airports among others. As per the latest arrangements, four companies of TGSPF will be responsible for armed guards, patrolling, access control and Anti-Sabotage checks etc at the Secretariat.

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However, the OCTOPUS will be continue to handle responsibilities of Quick Reaction Team (QRT), while the Hyderabad City Police will be responsible for Law and Order, Traffic etc.

The State government had earlier withdrawn TGSP personnel who were part of the security at the Chief Minister’s residence. Ten TGSP personnel were sacked while nearly 40 were suspended after the recent protests by the TGSP constables and their families demanding the Ek Police system and better working conditions. Though the officials issued orders to return to the earlier system of leaves once in 15 days of work rather than the proposed once in 30 days system, the government is learnt to have decided to initiate disciplinary action as well.

The replacing of the TGSP personnel from different security services is said to be a fallout of the government anticipating further trouble and protests.