Telangana Government Stands with Families of Police Martyrs: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy attended the Police Martyrs’ Remembrance Day parade at the Goshamahal Police Stadium in Hyderabad and received the ceremonial salute. Paying tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, he assured their families of the state government’s continued support. The Chief Minister said steps were being taken to fill 5,000 additional police vacancies, with a target of filling all vacant posts by 2027. He also highlighted the appointment of 112 DSPs and said compensation for families of police personnel who die on duty had been substantially increased. He further announced that he would direct the Director General of Police to raise the ex-gratia payment for families of deceased home guards to ₹10 lakh.

Revanth Reddy said the police department would be strengthened through modern technology while retaining a humane approach to public service. He praised the Eagle Force for its efforts to curb drugs and cannabis and highlighted initiatives such as TG Safe, SHE Teams, Stand With Her and the Spandana emergency response teams. He urged police personnel to handle cases involving women and children with sensitivity and ensure that justice is not delayed. Emphasising that women’s safety is a shared social responsibility, the Chief Minister called on the police to protect the public and work towards building a peaceful, safe and developed Telangana while honouring the sacrifices of police martyrs.