Telangana DGP CV Anand announces effective policing model, cybercrime focus and road safety bureau

Telangana DGP C.V. Anand announced an “effective policing” model combining strict enforcement and citizen-friendly policing. He outlined priorities including action against drugs, cybercrime and road safety, along with a new health programme for police personnel and major structural reforms.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Police will adopt a model of “effective policing” that combines strict law enforcement with a people-friendly approach, said DGP C.V.Anand on Friday.

Addressing a media conclave in the city, the DGP said the police department is prioritising action against narcotics, cybercrime and road safety challenges, adding that the State government is likely to soon mandate anti-drug committees in all schools, colleges and universities to curb drug abuse among students.

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He said educational institutions could be held accountable for incidents linked to narcotics on campuses.

Highlighting police welfare, Anand announced that a statewide health-monitoring programme for nearly 75,000 personnel will be launched, expanding the earlier ‘Fit Cop’ initiative introduced in Hyderabad. He also noted that the department continues to face around 20,000 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 93,000.

Expressing concern over road safety, the DGP said nearly 7,500 people die in road accidents annually in Telangana and announced the creation of a dedicated Traffic Management and Road Safety Bureau to identify accident-prone spots and improve enforcement. He also stressed the need for compulsory seat belt use for rear-seat passengers.

Anand further said cybercrime has emerged as one of the biggest policing challenges in recent years, replacing older threats such as Maoist activity, and underlined the need for committed officers with a service mindset, warning that corruption or misuse of power would not be tolerated in the force.