Remain vigilant at borders, prevent ganja smuggling: Revanth Reddy to cops

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today ordered to intensify the war against drugs to rid society of this evil.

The Chief Minister also announced free education and setting up special schools for police wards akin to army schools.

“Earlier, illicit liquor (Gudumba) was a big social problem in the state. No matter what level we reach and become rich, our children’s well-being is important. What if children become addicted to drugs? Ganja is being smuggled into Telangana from the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB),” he said.

The CM asked the police to remain vigilant at the state borders and prevent ganja smuggling into the state.

The Chief Minister was chairing a meeting at the Command Control Center (CCC). It was attended by inspectors and the higher officers of the three commissionerates in the limits of Greater Hyderabad. CBCID, ACB, Greyhounds, and Octopus have been formed in the police department to deal with the emerging challenges. Now, the Cyber Security Bureau and Anti-Narcotics Bureau have been formed as cybercrimes and drugs are ruining society, he said.

The CM advised the police to equip them with the necessary capabilities to curb drug and cybercrimes. The central government brought new laws in place of IPC and CrPC and the police officials should undergo necessary training. New challenges from society can be faced only after undergoing advanced training.

He said the Central Home Department and other states are seeking Telangana’s help for additional information when terrorist activities, arrests, or bomb blasts occur anywhere in the country. Telangana police got nationwide recognition for their skills in identifying criminals and their moves and preparing plans to stop those crimes, he said.

The Chief Minister suggested that police should develop new skills to deal with the criminals coming abroad like our products exported and foreign products imported after liberalization, privatization, and globalization. The Chief Minister expressed concern that Telangana was formed through protracted struggles and did not get the expected results in ten years. People are becoming addicted to drugs like ganja.

The Chief Minister recounted his experiences. “When we went to interact with the family of one victim in Singareni Colony they all said that they were addicted to ganja. Many parents are complaining that their children are going to corporate schools and are addicted to drugs,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that the main reason for the situation is that the police system is focusing on political surveillance and neglecting such crimes in society. No need for excess surveillance Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stressed the need to reduce surveillance on the political system monitor crimes and arrest the criminals.

The CM made it clear to the DGP that he did not need excessive security and that there was no need to give high priority to anyone, including himself, in providing security. Sometimes, police show too much enthusiasm in providing security and other matters. The same enthusiasm and energy should be shown in controlling the crime, he said.

The Chief Minister observed that children of police families are not excelling and the main reason is the officials spend less time with their wards due to busy duty schedules.

The CM proposed to set up police schools for children of cops akin to military schools. A police school will be set up on 50 acres of land belonging to Greyhounds. It will offer free education from 6th standard to PG. Children of Home Guard to DGP will be allowed to pursue their studies in the special schools. The CM said that police should request transfers only based on performance and their hard work.

The government will recognize those who are capable. Sandeep Sandilya is an example who only got extended his tenure even after retirement.

Brought up from a police family

CM Revanth Reddy said that the children of policemen find it difficult to disclose their family background. The reason is that society has a different opinion on the police system. The opinion should be changed and our behavior should be such that the children feel proud to say that their father and brothers are from the police department.

His elder brother Bhupal Reddy worked as a constable in Wanaparthy and educated him. He reached the level of Chief Minister today only because of his elder brother's upbringing. The problems being faced by police will not be solved lifetime if he does not solve them as CM in his present tenure. Police enjoyed great respect when he was a ZPTC member.

Efforts should be made to restore the pride of the police. SHOs play a key role in crime control and the role of high authorities is only supervision. The officials should know this reality and bring a good reputation to the police.

Hyderabad is a Telangana brand

CM Revanth Reddy said that Hyderabad is the brand of Telangana and Hyderabad Police is the heart of Telangana.

The CM warned the state will suffer a big loss if the crime is not controlled in the city. Police officials have been asked to remember their responsibility every day and protect the brand image of Hyderabad. Chief Minister's Political Adviser Vem Narender Reddy, DGP Ravi Gupta, Intelligence Additional DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy, TG NAB DG Sandeep Sandilya, Cyber Security Bureau Director Shikha Goyal, Hyderabad, Cyberabad, Rachakonda Police Commissioners Srinivasa Reddy, Avinash Mahanty, Tarun Joshi and others are present.