Telangana CM proposes school for police officers’ children in Greyhounds campus
HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy addressed police officers of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda on July 2 (Tuesday) . He held an interactive session at the TGC & CC Auditorium in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, emphasizing the need for dedicated public service and addressing critical law enforcement issues.
CM Reddy praised the sacrifices made by police officers who neglect their families to serve the public. He encouraged officers to balance family time with their professional responsibilities. Sharing his personal background, he mentioned his elder brother’s influence, who joined as a police constable.
Plans for a new police school in Greyhounds campus
CM Reddy announced the government’s plan to establish a school on 50 acres within the Greyhounds campus. The school, modeled after Sainik Schools, will cater to children of Home Guards and senior police officers, ensuring equal opportunities and facilities. The CM also noted the demand for guidance from other states and the central government regarding Telangana’s specialized police units like Greyhounds, SIB, and Octopus.
During his address, the CM pointed out that major crimes now involve cyber frauds and drug trafficking, particularly affecting children from affluent families. He stressed the need to make Telangana a drug-free state and strengthen checkpoints to prevent drug entry, particularly from the Andhra-Odisha border. The CM also emphasized rewarding hard work and sincerity, citing the example of Sri Sandeep Shandilya, IPS (Rtd.), who received an extension for his commitment to anti-drug measures.
Revanth Reddy warned against corruption and favoritism in postings, stating that honesty, integrity, and hard work are expected from police officers. He mentioned that the ACB and V&E would monitor and take action against corrupt officers.
CM Reddy urged police officers to focus on criminals and offenders rather than political activities. He instructed the DGP to minimize security for himself and other politicians to remain accessible to the public. The CM linked the image of Telangana to that of Hyderabad and stressed the importance of improving the police force’s image to positively impact perceptions of the state. He called for thorough knowledge of new laws effective from July 1 to achieve better convictions.
The CM concluded by highlighting the vital role of the police in society-building and urged officers to meet public expectations. He assured them that anyone facing problems could approach him for guidance. High-ranking officials, including DGP Ravi Gupta and various commissioners, participated in the session. The DGP thanked the CM for his support, and other officials expressed their commitment to tackling challenges and prioritizing crime prevention and detection.
In total, nearly 750 police personnel from various ranks of the Tri Commissionerates attended the session, reaffirming their dedication to serving the public with integrity and diligence.
