Hyderabad: Woman head constable files charge sheets in Telugu to make justice system more accessible

A woman head constable from Dundigal Police Station has earned praise for filing charge sheets entirely in Telugu, breaking convention and improving public access to justice. Her initiative highlights the role of regional languages in strengthening trust between police and citizens.

Hyderabad: In a move aimed at making the justice system more accessible to the common people, a woman Head Constable from Dundigal Police Station has broken convention by filing charge sheets entirely in Telugu language.

At a time when English continues to dominate official procedures, her initiative has been widely appreciated within the police department.

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The officer, Swaroopa, completed investigations in two cases during 2025 and submitted all final reports in Telugu, enabling better understanding for complainants and local stakeholders.

While one case involved the seizure of illegally stocked liquor from a grocery store in Bowrampet, while another pertained to tracing a missing migrant woman and her young daughter and safely reuniting them with their family.

Senior officials supported the initiative, stating that the use of regional languages can strengthen public trust in law enforcement.

Swaroopa’s efforts earned appreciation from higher authorities, and she was later recognised as one of the Cyber Warriors during a state-level police programme held in Hyderabad.