Cybarabad police register FIR at victim’s home in Dundigal
HYDERABAD: In a move aimed at easing the burden on crime victims, Cyberabad Police registered a first information report (FIR) at the complainant’s residence in Dundigal following a house burglary.
Burglary reported after Sankranti trip
According to Dundigal Inspector P Satish, the complainant, Thummalapalli Nagender Krishna Chaitanya, alerted police at 10 am on January 21, 2026, about a burglary at his house in Green Woods Villa, Gagillapur, under the jurisdiction of Dundigal police station.
The complainant told police that he had travelled with his family to Vijayawada for the Sankranti festival and returned home on the night of January 20 to find the rear door broken open. A wardrobe locker had been forced open and valuables were missing.
He reported the theft of about 2 kg of silver, 10 grams of gold and ₹5,000 in cash, after which he dialled the emergency number 100.
FIR registered at residence
On receiving the information, Dundigal Deputy Inspector M Bal Reddy and staff rushed to the spot. Police recorded the complaint at the victim’s house and registered a case as Crime No. 56/2026 under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Sub-Inspector Rammohan handed over a copy of the FIR to the complainant on the spot.
Though distressed over the loss of property, the complainant expressed relief and satisfaction over the prompt response and the registration of the FIR at his residence.
New SOP for victims
Dr M Ramesh, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, commended Inspector Satish and his team for implementing the initiative.
The commissioner said that under the new standard operating procedure, police officers would visit the victim’s residence, crime scene or hospital to record complaints immediately after receiving information over phone or in person. FIRs would be registered and copies handed over to complainants at their location.
He said the system would apply across the Cyberabad commissionerate, particularly in cases involving women and children, including crimes against women and minors, physical assaults, property disputes, cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, child marriage prohibition cases, thefts, chain snatching, robberies, dacoity and ragging-related offences.
The initiative, he added, was designed to reduce additional mental stress, fear and trauma for victims, while ensuring protection of their dignity and rights. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, statements would be recorded at the spot, crime scenes secured and evidence collected, with FIR copies issued immediately to victims.
