Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Telangana DIG Calls For Technology-Driven Police Investigations
A senior police officer named R. Bhaskaran visited a police station in Bodhan, a town in the Indian state of Telangana.
He is the Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Basar Zone-II area.
He told police officers to use modern technology when investigating crimes.
He also said police should be friendly and respectful to people who come with complaints.
He checked the station's safety equipment, weapons and records.
He asked officers to make a special plan to finish cases that are still awaiting completion.
He said problems faced by women, senior citizens and people with emergencies should be handled first.
He wanted cybercrime awareness programmes in schools, colleges and on social media.
He was worried that young people are losing money to online betting and gaming apps.
He also asked police to watch major roads more closely because Bodhan is near the state of Maharashtra.
DIG R. Bhaskaran directed Bodhan police to use modern technology in investigations and ensure people-friendly policing.
He reviewed the implementation of the 5S system and stressed discipline and transparency in police functioning.
He ordered a special action plan for pending cases, with priority for issues involving women, senior citizens and emergency assistance.
He called for cybercrime awareness programmes in schools, colleges and social media, plus increased surveillance on roads near the Maharashtra border.
He expressed concern over young people falling into online betting and gaming apps, leaving them vulnerable to cyber fraud and debt.
- Who
- Deputy Inspector General of Police R. Bhaskaran of Basar Zone-II
- What
- Directed police personnel to use modern technology in investigations and ensure people-friendly policing during an inspection of Bodhan police station
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bodhan police station under the Nizamabad Police Commissionerate, Telangana
- Why
- To strengthen discipline, transparency and professional investigation standards, and to address cybercrime, online betting and road safety concerns
- Officer
- R. Bhaskaran
- Designation
- Deputy Inspector General of Police, Basar Zone-II
- Venue
- Bodhan police station, Nizamabad Police Commissionerate
- Key Directives
- Technology-driven investigations; people-friendly, disciplined and transparent policing
- Priority Groups
- Women, senior citizens and people seeking emergency assistance
- Awareness Measures
- Cybercrime programmes in schools, colleges and social media
- Border Context
- Bodhan shares a border with Maharashtra; increased surveillance urged on major roads
- Officials Present
- Commissioner of Police P. Sai Chaitanya, ACP P. Srinivas, SHO Venkatanarayana and others