CM Revanth urges new Telangana DSPs to tackle emerging crimes | Hyderabad News
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday called upon newly appointed deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) to equip themselves to tackle emerging challenges, stating that the nature and patterns of crime had changed significantly over the years.Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the second batch of DSPs (2025) at the MCR HRD Institute, the CM said the govt was willing to send newly appointed DSPs abroad for further studies to help them understand global policing standards, just as govt school teachers were being sent overseas to study educational practices. He also stressed the importance of physical fitness for police personnel.Revanth said the 112 newly recruited DSPs were entering a crucial phase of their lives, with the future direction of Telangana over the next 30 years partly resting in their hands. He urged them not to forget their roots and the socio-economic conditions they came from while discharging their duties with integrity, compassion and responsibility.Referring to the changing nature of crime, he said the country had earlier faced major challenges such as rape, murder and food shortages. However, following the introduction of economic liberalisation by former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, the country became exposed to several global challenges. Cybercrime had emerged as a major threat, with people losing their wealth without even seeing or meeting the perpetrators.The CM said the govt had introduced the Eagle Force to tackle the drug menace and was adopting a strict approach towards drug control. New systems had also been introduced to address food safety, traffic management, drug-related offences and cybercrime.He said police officers occupied an important position as they interacted directly with the public, and their decisions and feedback served as a benchmark for assessing the govt’s performance. People approach the police whenever they face problems, often even before turning to their own parents, he said, advising officers to listen patiently to grievances and understand people’s problems before making decisions.Warning against the misuse of official positions for personal gain, Revanth said such practices would not be sustainable in the long run. He emphasised that police officers should interact with people compassionately and make decisions with a sense of responsibility.Recalling the challenges faced during the recruitment process, he said the govt had ensured transparency from the notification stage to the final appointments. Telangana had not witnessed Group-I recruitment for nearly 14 years, from 2011 until 2025, causing hardship to candidates because of delays and confusion surrounding examinations under the previous govt, he said.Revanth said he had decided to overhaul the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) after assuming office and restructure it along the lines of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).He alleged that political allegations of corruption during recruitment had created anxiety among candidates, who feared losing their opportunities. The state govt had approached the Supreme Court over the DSP appointments and secured them by engaging experienced legal counsel, he said.The CM said the selection of children from families working under the Employment Guarantee Scheme for govt positions reflected the transparency of the recruitment process. He told the newly appointed officers that their knowledge, integrity and dedication had brought them to their present positions.
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