Revanth orders police overhaul, zero tolerance on corruption and negligence

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the police to modernise operations, strengthen accountability, and intensify action against organised crime, cybercrime, and food adulteration.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed the Telangana Police Department to strengthen accountability, modernise policing, and adopt technology-driven strategies against emerging crimes. He warned that negligence and corruption would not be tolerated.

Chairing a high-level review with senior police officials at the MCRHRD Institute on Wednesday, Revanth Reddy called for stricter adherence to departmental norms and asked the Chief Secretary and the DGP to examine a proposal for mandatory cross-wing postings for personnel from SI rank up to non-cadre IPS officers after promotions.

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He ordered district Superintendents of Police to undertake continuous field tours and directed IG-level officers to closely monitor law and order situations and known rowdy sheeters.

On the changing nature of crimes, the Chief Minister sought intensified action against ganja trafficking, expansion of cybercrime capabilities, and establishment of dedicated de-addiction centres. He directed officials to strengthen forensic and data infrastructure, expand CCTV coverage, and improve utilisation of the Integrated Command and Control Centre.

He urged the Vigilance Department to target organised crime and revenue leakages using data analytics, promising to explore the possibility of granting it additional powers.

He also directed police and GHMC officials to crack down on illegal flex banners, strengthen night patrolling, review rowdy and history sheets, and phase out obsolete weapons and equipment. He asked the Fire Department to submit a report on preventive measures against fire mishaps by June 15.

Revanth Reddy proposed transitioning departmental vehicles to EVs and directed installation of QR code-based complaint systems in all police stations. He also called for stricter action against food adulteration and sought a dedicated law to address the issue, linking it to rising cancer incidence.