DGP calls for reforms oriented towards highest standards

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand on Saturday called for comprehensive reforms in the Telangana Police Department with the objective of ensuring effective maintenance of law and order and delivering the highest standards of accountable public service to the people of the state. Addressing a video conference on Saturday with all Commissioners of Police, Superintendents of Police, Deputy Superintendents of Police, Assistant Commissioners of Police, Circle Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors and Commandants across Telangana on the theme “Adoption of Effective Policing Standards,” the DGP stated that the State Government has issued clear directions regarding the functioning of the Police Department.

The DGP observed that negative trends such as negligence in duties, violations of established procedures, lack of respect for the hierarchical system and instances of corruption should be checked and stressed the need to abandon outdated practices and bring about a significant transformation in service delivery. The DGP directed all officers to actively participate in the fight against the growing menace of narcotic drugs which threaten the future of the youth, and to strengthen efforts to effectively curb cybercrime which has witnessed a significant increase in recent years.

Expressing dissatisfaction over the ineffective implementation of the CCTNS 2.0 software and other state level technologies in police stations, he announced the formation of a special “DGP Tech Team” comprising young IPS officers under the supervision of the DG, CID and DG, Technical Services. The team will continuously monitor police technology systems and facilitate the introduction of advanced applications such as “Hawk Eye Ultra” and “TG-COP Ultra” to enhance data analysis and public service delivery.

Assuring the police force of the Government’s commitment to employee welfare, the DGP stated that a positive decision had been taken during a recent meeting with the Chief Minister regarding approximately Rs 6,000 crore in pending dues and retirement benefits across various government departments. He informed that Rs 2,000 crore had already been released and that the remaining Rs 4,000 crore would be released in phases over the next 100 days.

During the high-level meeting, DGs Mahesh M. Bhagwat, V.V. Srinivasa Rao and Charu Sinha briefed the participants on the activities of their respective departments. DG (SPF) Swati Lakra, IGPs Chandra Sekhar Reddy, Ramesh Naidu and Gajarao Bhupal, along with senior officers from all units across the state participated in the conference.