CM Revanth calls for joint policing

• ■ Telangana is committed to sharing its technological infrastructure and ICCC framework with neighbouring States
• ■ Ready to join hands with other Southern States to strengthen policing
• ■ HYDRAA, EAGLE and T-SAFE, addressing different categories of crime

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday said Telangana is ready to join hands with other Southern States to strengthen policing, share technology and reduce crime through coordinated efforts.

Inaugurating the Southern Regional Police Coordination Committee meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said Telangana is committed to sharing its technological infrastructure and ICCC framework with neighbouring States to build a safer South India.

He expressed hope that delegates from the Southern States would deliberate on key issues concerning inter-State police coordination and formulate a comprehensive action plan. “It is your responsibility to make South India safer and achieve the lowest crime rate by developing strong mechanisms for coordination among police headquarters across State borders,” he said.

Revanth Reddy said no State could become crime-free through isolated efforts, stressing that effective coordination among police departments was essential to tackle emerging challenges.

Highlighting the reforms introduced by the Telangana government, he said various specialised agencies and wings, including HYDRAA, EAGLE and T-SAFE, were addressing different categories of crime. Cybercrime, narcotics and traffic management had emerged as major challenges, requiring greater emphasis on technology, training and specialised policing, he added.

The Chief Minister said the reforms had yielded positive results, with Telangana Police earning recognition at the national and international levels for their efforts to combat narcotics, cybercrime and Naxal violence. He claimed that Telangana had ranked first in the country in cybercrime performance during the Prime Minister’s PRAGATI review.

He also referred to the recognition received from the Union government, stating that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had congratulated Telangana officials for making the State Naxal-free. The EAGLE force had secured more than 80 per cent marks from the Centre for its work against narcotics, while the Cyber Security Bureau had set new benchmarks in recovering money for cybercrime victims, he said.

Revanth Reddy said TG-SAFE had been established on the lines of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), bringing together efforts to tackle food adulteration and strengthen drug control.

Explaining the role of HYDRAA, he said the agency was working to protect, restore and rejuvenate lakes and other water bodies while safeguarding public assets and properties. He also highlighted the decision to recruit transgender persons as Traffic Assistants in Hyderabad, describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country.

Observing that safety and security were fundamental expectations of society, the Chief Minister said citizens looked to the police for efficient, ethical and impartial enforcement of the law.

Revanth Reddy said he firmly believed in police reforms and maintained that resources allocated to the police system should not be viewed as expenditure but as an investment in building a better society and ensuring the safety of citizens.