Telangana Police Shifting Focus to Modern Policing as Naxalism Declines
Telangana's Director General of Police announced plans to scale down specialized anti-naxal units as the Maoist movement has been nearly eradicated, redirecting resources toward emerging threats like cybercrime, drug abuse, and road safety. The DGP credited sustained anti-naxal efforts and central government measures for the near-extinction of Left Wing Extremism in the state. This strategic pivot reflects a broader shift in policing priorities as Telangana addresses contemporary public safety challenges.
Telangana's DGP C.V. Anand announced a significant restructuring of the state police force, stating that specialized anti-naxal wings—The Greyhounds and the SIB—will be scaled down due to the near-complete eradication of naxalism. The DGP noted that almost all top leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist), including Central Committee members, have either surrendered or been killed in encounters. With this threat substantially diminished, the police force will redirect resources toward combating emerging challenges including cybercrimes, drug abuse among students, and road accidents. The DGP emphasized that addressing drug menace requires collective responsibility from society, schools, and colleges, and announced plans for a government order to establish anti-drug committees in educational institutions. During his visit to Adilabad district, the DGP inaugurated several infrastructure projects including an integrated CCTV Monitoring System, a Traffic Training Institute, and distributed safety equipment to tribal youth as part of the 'Arrive Alive' road safety campaign.
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Telangana police marching ahead in new direction with a thrust on modern policing: DGP
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