South India Safety: CM Revanth Reddy Urges Cross-Border Police Synergy
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges Southern states to share tech and coordinate efforts to curb cybercrime, drugs, and Naxal violence.
In a major push to fortify law and order across the southern peninsula, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Southern Regional Police Coordination Committee meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Hyderabad on Friday. The Chief Minister made a bold offer to neighbouring states, stating that Telangana is ready to share its advanced technological infrastructure and ICCC framework to help curb crime and streamline cross-border policing.
A Unified Front Against Crime
Addressing police officials from across the Southern states, CM Revanth Reddy emphasized that no single state can eliminate crime in isolation. He called for the creation of a robust coordination network between police headquarters to ensure that criminals cannot find sanctuary by simply crossing state lines.
"It is your responsibility to make South India safer and the lowest in crime by developing strong mechanisms for cross-border coordination between police headquarters," the Chief Minister asserted.
The CM expressed his hope that the delegates would use the meeting to deliberate on critical issues and draft a concrete action plan to enhance regional security.
Telangana's Tech-Driven Crackdown
During the event, the Chief Minister highlighted several specialized initiatives launched by the Telangana government to tackle modern security threats:
- HYDRAA: A force gaining public acclaim for protecting and rejuvenating lakes and water bodies while securing public assets.
- EAGLE: A narcotics-fighting initiative that secured over 80 per cent marks from the Central Government for its performance.
- T-SAFE: Modeled after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this initiative focuses on controlling drug-related issues and food adulteration.
Reddy pointed out that cybercrime, narcotics, and traffic management are now primary areas of concern, requiring a heavy reliance on technology and specialized training. He proudly noted that Telangana ranked first in India for cybercrime performance during the Prime Minister's PRAGATI review and that the Cyber Security Bureau has set new benchmarks in recovering funds for victims.
National Recognition and Social Reform
The Chief Minister recalled the commendation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who congratulated Telangana officers for making the state completely Naxal-free. Beyond crime fighting, Reddy highlighted a pioneering social move: the recruitment of transgender persons as Traffic Assistants in the Hyderabad Police, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India.
He also discussed the strategic trifurcation of the Hyderabad Police into three separate commissionerates—Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri—to better manage the core urban region.
Prioritizing Police Welfare
Recognizing the sacrifices of those in uniform, CM Revanth Reddy outlined significant welfare measures introduced for police personnel and their families:
Education and Housing
The government has established the Young India Police School, designed to provide quality education to the children of all police personnel, from Home Guards to the Director General of Police (DGP), with standards mirroring national Sainik Schools.
Financial Support for Martyrs
In a move to support bereaved families, the state has substantially increased ex-gratia compensation for personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty. Depending on rank and service, the compensation now ranges from a minimum of Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore. Additionally, the government is providing housing plots to these families and offering jobs to eligible members on compassionate grounds.