Telangana to send new DSPs on foreign study tours
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the state will fund international trips for newly appointed police officers to improve skills in tackling cybercrime and drugs.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced on Tuesday that the state government is prepared to send newly recruited Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) on international study tours. According to ANI, the initiative aims to upgrade their capabilities in managing emerging challenges such as the drug menace and cybercrime.
Speaking at the MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad during the valedictory ceremony for the second batch of DSPs-2025, Reddy said the state already sends government school teachers abroad to study educational standards. He noted that the nature of crime has changed, specifically mentioning that cybercriminals can strip individuals of their assets without physical contact.
The Chief Minister highlighted the establishment of an 'Eagle Force' to fight the drug trade and stated that new systems are being implemented for traffic management, food safety, and cybercrime. He urged the officers to maintain physical fitness and adopt a compassionate approach when interacting with victims at police stations.
Reddy also addressed recruitment, noting that 112 DSPs have been appointed. He alleged that the previous BRS government was responsible for a 13-year delay in Group-I recruitment and criticised the former Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) for alleged irregularities and political appointments.
The Chief Minister said the government has restructured the TGPSC based on Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) procedures. He mentioned that retired DGP Mahender Reddy was appointed as the first chairman of the restructured commission, while senior IAS officer Venkatesam is currently serving as the TGPSC chairman.