Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Hyderabad Police Sees Leadership Change, Focus on Citizen Welfare
Hyderabad is getting a new top cop, Vishwanth Channappa Sajjanar, who plans to focus on "People Welfare Policing".
Former DGP Dr. Jitender retired after a long career, and Battula Shivadhar Reddy is the new DGP.
Sajjanar wants to protect women and children, prevent cybercrime, and reduce drug use.
He's also planning to improve traffic and make the city safer.
Dr. Jitender's farewell was emotional, reflecting on his career and thanking his family and colleagues.
The new plan aims to improve safety, especially for the city's youth and elderly, while Sajjanar strives to promote peace and cultural togetherness.
Vishwanth Channappa Sajjanar took charge as Hyderabad's new Police Commissioner.
Dr. Jitender retired after 33 years of service, marked by an emotional farewell.
Battula Shivadhar Reddy is now the new DGP of Telangana.
Sajjanar introduced the 'People Welfare Policing' model, focusing on safety and service.
Emphasis on tackling cybercrime, drug prevention, and improved traffic management.
- Who
- Vishwanth Channappa Sajjanar, Dr. Jitender, Battula Shivadhar Reddy
- What
- Leadership transition and new policing approach
- When
- September 30, 2025, Tuesday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana Police Academy
- Why
- To mark the change of leadership and implement new policing strategies
- New Hyderabad Police Commissioner
- Vishwanth Channappa Sajjanar
- Former DGP
- Dr. Jitender
- New DGP
- Battula Shivadhar Reddy
- Jitender's Retirement
- Tuesday
- Sajjanar's Initiative
- People Welfare Policing (PWP)
