Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Telangana DGP Orders Statewide Action Against Extortion Activities
Telangana’s police chief, CV Anand, has ordered police to act against people accused of forcing motorists and others to give money.
Complaints were reported at traffic signals, busy junctions, shopping areas, and celebrations.
The police say some people have been making the public feel afraid or harassed.
Police commissioners across Telangana were told to begin a special operation.
People involved in illegal activities could face strong legal action.
Anand said the government wants to help transgender people find respectful work.
Examples mentioned include traffic assistant jobs and work through HYDRA missions.
He said employment opportunities do not excuse anyone from harassing the public or running illegal begging activities.
Telangana DGP CV Anand ordered a statewide special drive against alleged coercive extortion and begging-related activities.
The action follows a surge of public complaints on social media about harassment at traffic signals and other locations.
Commissioners of all police commissionerates were instructed to act immediately against those involved in illegal activities.
The DGP warned that strong legal measures would target people allegedly operating begging rackets or intimidating the public.
Anand said Telangana is integrating transgender people through dignified opportunities including traffic assistant posts and HYDRA missions.
- Who
- Telangana DGP CV Anand ordered police commissioners across the state to act against alleged extortion and begging rackets involving some transgender individuals.
- What
- Police were instructed to launch a special drive and take legal action against coercive extortion, harassment, and related illegal activities.
- When
- The order followed a recent surge of public complaints on social media; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Across Telangana, including traffic signals, major junctions, commercial complexes, and venues hosting auspicious events.
- Why
- The action was ordered in response to complaints that members of the public were being harassed or intimidated, while the government seeks to provide transgender people with dignified employment.
- Official
- Telangana DGP CV Anand
- Action ordered
- A special drive across all police commissionerates in Telangana
- Reported locations
- Traffic signals, major junctions, commercial complexes, and auspicious-event venues
- Trigger
- A surge of public complaints on social media
- Potential response
- Strong legal measures against people involved in illegal activities
- Employment initiatives cited
- Traffic assistant posts and HYDRA missions
- Previous action
- Anand said he had curbed similar rackets during his earlier tenure as Hyderabad Police Commissioner