Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Telangana Police Makes AI Priority Against Evolving Crime
Telangana’s police chief said artificial intelligence should become a major tool for fighting crime.
He said crime is changing, so police need better technology and information.
Officers were told to keep digital policing systems updated.
These systems help police track crime, manage evidence and connect justice agencies.
The police also reviewed tools such as CCTNS, e-Sakshya and e-Forensic.
Anand said officers need regular training in investigations, court procedures and legal matters.
He also called for careful use of police staff and better management of court cases.
Four police teams were praised for their performance in different crime-related clusters.
DGP C.V. Anand called for wider use of AI-based applications in crime prevention and policing.
He directed officers to regularly update and effectively implement CCTNS and ICJS systems.
Officials reviewed NCL, e-Sakshya, e-Forensic, ICJS integration and national policing portals.
Anand emphasized data-based crime analysis, professional training, court-case management and rational manpower deployment.
Hyderabad, Ramagundam, Nalgonda and Suryapet topped four state-level crime-parameter clusters.
- Who
- Telangana DGP C.V. Anand and senior police officials.
- What
- Police officials reviewed technology-driven policing and were directed to prioritize AI, digital systems, training and court-case management.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- At a meeting held at the Integrated Command Control Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- Because crime is rapidly evolving and technology, analysis, training and effective staffing could make policing more efficient and responsive.
- Main priority
- AI-based technology for crime prevention and policing.
- Systems emphasized
- The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems and the Interoperable Criminal Justice System.
- Other systems reviewed
- NCL, e-Sakshya, e-Forensic, ICJS integration and national policing portals.
- Training focus
- Investigation, court procedures and legal aspects of cases.
- Cluster-I top performer
- Hyderabad.
- Cluster-II top performer
- Ramagundam.
- Cluster-III and IV top performers
- Nalgonda and Suryapet, respectively.
