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Telangana DGP Orders Data-Led Policing Against Rising Crime
Telangana’s police chief told officers to use crime data more carefully.
He wants each police unit to make plans based on the problems in its own area.
The police should study new crime trends before they become bigger problems.
Officers were also told to act quickly when inspections find weaknesses.
The state recorded more registered cases in the figures cited at the meeting.
Anand asked police to focus especially on narcotics and organised crime.
Police officials discussed digital tools, artificial intelligence and cybercrime work.
He said good basic policing, technology and regular supervision are needed to prevent crime.
DGP C.V. Anand directed Telangana police units to adopt data-led, unit-specific policing and strengthen field-level action.
Registered cases reportedly increased from 265,377 in July 2023–June 2024 to 284,363 in July 2025–June 2026.
Officers were told to identify emerging crime trends, create targeted action plans and act promptly on inspection findings.
Anand called for special attention to narcotics, organised crime and timely updates to digital policing portals.
The review covered AI policing, CCTNS, cybercrime, new criminal laws, forensic services, infrastructure and surrendered Maoist rehabilitation.
- Who
- Telangana Director-General of Police C.V. Anand and senior police officers.
- What
- Anand directed officers to adopt data-led, unit-specific policing and improve field action, accountability and decision-making.
- Where
- At a meeting in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- When
- At a half-yearly crime review meeting held on Friday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To respond to rising registered cases, improve crime prevention and strengthen the effectiveness of the Telangana Police.
Key facts
- Reported registered cases
- 2,65,377 during July 2023–June 2024
- Later reported registered cases
- 2,84,363 during July 2025–June 2026
- CCTNS data update rate
- 96%, up from an earlier 70–80%
- Policing priorities
- Narcotics, organised crime, emerging crime trends and field-level action
- Technology discussed
- AI-based policing applications, CCTNS, TG-COP, Hawkeye and other digital platforms
- Other review areas
- New criminal laws, ICJS, cybercrime, EAGLE, FSL workload, budgets, housing and infrastructure










