Southern States Can Curb Crime Through Coordination: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that crime could be effectively curbed through greater cooperation and coordination among southern states. A regional coordination meeting of police officials from southern India was held at the Integrated Command Control Centre in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, under the Telangana Police Department. Directors General of Police (DGPs) from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala attended the meeting. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Revanth Reddy said that security and protection were fundamental to society, adding that people expected an efficient and impartial police system.

The Chief Minister said Telangana had introduced several reforms to strengthen its police department. Hyderabad has been divided into four police commissionerates to improve service delivery, while strict measures are being taken to tackle narcotics-related offences and cybercrime. He noted that the state’s Cyber Security Bureau and EAGLE Force had received central government awards. He also highlighted the establishment of TG SAFE to prevent food adulteration and HYDRA to address encroachments. Revanth Reddy said the government was prioritising police personnel’s welfare and had introduced Young India Police Schools for their children. He added that expenditure on the police department should be viewed as an investment in citizens’ safety.