DGP conducts review of ‘Eagle Force’

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The newly appointed Telangana DGP CV Anand on Thursday reviewed the performance of the ‘Eagle Force’ (Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement) at its headquarters. Speaking during the review, DGP C.V. Anand noted that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has already issued strict orders to police officers to completely eradicate drug supply in Telangana. 

He emphasized the need to curb this drug epidemic that is haunting many families across the state, thereby creating an environment where the youth can shape a bright future. The DGP recalled observing the severity of this issue during his tenure as the head of airport security in the Central Service (CISF). He mentioned that he had insisted on incorporating this approach into government orders back then. 

He drew a parallel to how the SIB and Greyhounds worked as specialized agencies to make the state Maoist-free, stating that the entire police force must collaborate in the same spirit to eradicate drugs. He directed officials to move forward with a focus on using advanced technology, tracing financial roots (money trails), and crushing foreign syndicates.  It was reported that drug case registrations have increased significantly: 1,464 cases registered and 3,157 arrests in 2023; 2,734 cases and 5,703 arrests in 2025.  

While the national average is 1.3 arrests per case, Telangana maintains an average of 3.1 arrests per case, indicating that the force is capturing not just suppliers but also the masterminds behind the scenes. The DGP expressed satisfaction over the conviction rate increasing from 19% to 28%. During the press conference, the DGP observed that some educational institutions wash their hands of the matter when students fall prey to drugs, citing negligence in some cases. 

He informed that a new proposal is being prepared to form Comprehensive Committees in schools and colleges to cover not just drugs, but also ragging, cybercrime, women’s safety, child molestation, road safety, and traffic rules. The primary responsibility of these committees will be to immediately report any incident to authorities. The DGP warned that if Eagle Force or other teams detect drugs or illegal activities that the institution failed to report, action will be taken against the institutions as well.

 DGP announced he would soon visit districts to guide officials on drugs, cybercrime, and traffic issues. Just as SIB, Greyhounds assisted in anti-Naxal operations, Eagle Force will provide intelligence and investigative support to all districts. To eliminate hesitation among officers, special booklets and training are being provided. The review meeting was attended by Eagle Force Director Sandeep Shandilya, SPs Padmaja, Sitaram, Raghuveer and other police officials.