Hyderabad top cop forms Central Investigation Team for key cases
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Monday announced the formation of a Central Investigation Team to monitor and fast-track key criminal cases. He told officers that policing must go beyond arrests and aim for securing convictions through strong investigations.
Sajjanar was addressing the Monthly Crime Review Meeting for October at the TGICCC Auditorium in Banjara Hills. He sought updates on case registration, investigation progress, the rise in new cases and acquittal trends. After the review, he issued a series of directions to field officers.
Commissioner warns against suppression of complaints
He said every complaint received at a police station must be registered as an FIR without delay. He warned that suppression of complaints or dilution of crime severity would not be tolerated, adding that negligence would lead to suspension.
Sajjanar told officers to prioritise long-pending cases and ensure respectful treatment of women visiting police stations.
Plan of action for each case; crackdown on drugs and street crime
The Commissioner directed officials to prepare a clear plan of action for each case to avoid lapses. He asked them to intensify action against drugs, road accidents, online gaming and betting. He stressed the need to focus on cybercrime, women’s safety, street crime and food adulteration.
He instructed Station House Officers to increase surveillance on rowdy sheeters and habitual offenders and ensure no crimes occur within their jurisdictions. He said the Preventive Detention Act must be invoked against those involved in serious offences.
Officers told to improve technical evidence and conviction rate
Sajjanar emphasised meticulous collection of technical evidence to improve the conviction rate. He said strict punishment would instil fear among offenders. With cybercrimes on the rise, he told officers to strengthen technological capabilities and work with experts.
He ordered all police officers to carry their weapons while on duty and directed that weapon drills be held every 15 days. He added that officers must have full command of their local areas, while SHOs must guide junior staff to clear pending cases swiftly.
Senior officers attend monthly review
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (Crimes) M Srinivasulu along with DCPs from various wings and zones: K Apoorva Rao, N Swetha, Rakshita Krishnamurthy, S Rashmi Perumal, K Shilpavalli, C Rupesh, K Kiran Prabhakar, B Balaswamy, G Chandramohan, Ch Srinivas, V Arvind Babu and P Lavanya Naik Jadhav. Additional DCPs, ACPs and SHOs were also present.
