Telangana to deploy tourism police units at major destinations for security of vacationers
In the first phase, 80 personnel will be allocated to the Tourism Department
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: Telangana has decided to deploy tourist police to ensure the safety and security of vacationers visiting the state.
A coordination meeting of the Tourism Department and the Police Department was held at the DGP Office on Wednesday. Tourism Department Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, Law & Order Additional DGP Mahesh M. Bhagwat, Tourism Department MD V. Kranti, Film Development Corporation MD CH. Priyanka and senior police officers participated in the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General of Police Dr. Jitender said that in the first phase, 80 personnel will be allocated to the Tourism Department. He added that a comprehensive Tourist Police System will be in place by World Tourism Day on September 27.
The Tourist Police units will operate in major tourist destinations, including Ananthagiri, Somasila, Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, Pochampally, Nagarjunasagar, Buddhavanam, Bhadrachalam, Amrabad, and other key locations. The DGP assured that the Police Department will extend full cooperation to the Tourism Department for the promotion and safety of tourism in Telangana.
He also suggested that the Tourism Department prepare standard operating procedures for issuing shooting permits and organizing special events. This, he said, will enable police to provide timely and effective security arrangements. Film producers and event organizers were advised to inform the authorities in advance to ensure adequate security measures.
Special CS Jayesh Ranjan highlighted that several initiatives will be undertaken to boost tourism in the state. He emphasized the need for Tourist Police to safeguard visitors to spiritual, medical, and recreational destinations, attracting both domestic and international tourists.
