Telangana to send new DSPs on foreign study tours
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the state will provide international training to police officers to tackle cybercrime and drug trafficking.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced on Tuesday that the state government is prepared to send newly appointed Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) on international study tours. According to ANI, the initiative aims to improve officer capabilities in managing emerging challenges such as the drug menace and cybercrime.
Speaking at the valedictory ceremony for the second batch of DSPs-2025 at the MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad, Reddy said the state already sends government school teachers abroad to study educational standards. He noted that the government has established an 'Eagle Force' to fight the drug trade and has introduced new systems for food safety, traffic management, and cybercrime.
The Chief Minister stated that the nature of crime has changed, noting that cybercriminals can strip individuals of their possessions without physical contact. He also mentioned that even Punjab has struggled with drug trafficking, which has debilitated the Sikh community.
Reddy urged the 112 newly recruited DSPs to maintain physical fitness and adopt a compassionate approach toward victims. He said the performance and decisions of these officers would influence the direction of Telangana over the next 30 years.
The Chief Minister also addressed recruitment, alleging that the previous BRS government had irregularities in the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC). He said the state government approached the Supreme Court to defend the DSP appointments and has since restructured the TGPSC based on Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) procedures.
Reddy noted that retired DGP Mahender Reddy was appointed as the first chairman of the restructured TGPSC, while senior IAS officer Venkatesam is currently serving as the chairman.