Telangana Crime Review: Overall Crime Rises 7.15%, DGP CV Anand Orders Stronger Action Against Narcotics, Gangs
Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand has directed senior police officers to strengthen basic policing and take targeted action against organised crime, narcotics and emerging law-and-order threats.
The directions came during the Half-Yearly Crime Review Meeting held at the State Police Headquarters on Friday. Commissioners of Police, Superintendents of Police and senior officers from various police wings attended the meeting.
The review examined crime trends over the past three years. It also assessed the performance of individual districts and commissionerates.
Telangana crime rises 7.15% over three years
According to the crime review, Telangana recorded a 7.15% rise in overall crime. The number of cases increased from 2,65,377 in 2023-24 to 2,84,363 in 2025-26.
The crime rate also increased from 481.58 to 491.59 cases per lakh population.
However, not all categories recorded an increase.
Cybercrime declined by 13.29%, while economic offences fell by 13.28%. The number of cybercrime cases stood at around 22,000 in 2025-26.
The review also noted a 10.33% decline in grave crimes. Such cases fell from 7,019 in 2024-25 to 6,294 in 2025-26.
Narcotics cases witness sharp increase
The rise in narcotics cases emerged as a major concern during the review.
Narcotics cases increased by 46.10%, from 2,026 to 2,960. Police said the rise also reflects intensified enforcement against drug-related activities.
DGP C.V. Anand directed officers to strengthen surveillance and preventive measures against drug networks.
He also called for focused action against organised crime and gangs operating across different crime categories.
Organised crime cases rose sharply during the period under review. The number increased from 25 to 451 cases.
DGP asks officers to identify crime hotspots
The DGP instructed CPs and SPs to closely examine crime figures in their respective jurisdictions.
He asked officers to identify crime hotspots and early warning signs. These indicators can help police prevent situations that may affect law and order.
Anand stressed that crime reviews should go beyond statistics.
Officers were asked to study the causes of crime, offenders’ modus operandi, investigation quality and case disposal.
Unit officers were also directed to prepare specific action plans based on their local crime profiles.
Focus on narcotics, cybercrime and crimes against women
The DGP called for greater attention to several priority areas.
These include:
- Narcotics enforcement
- Cybercrime
- Economic offences
- Crimes against women and children
- Food adulteration
- Traffic management
- Road safety
- Organised crime and gangs
He also emphasised the need for stronger field-level policing and regular supervision.
Monthly crime review meetings were given particular importance.
CCTNS data updating improves
The review also examined the performance of digital policing systems.
The CCTNS data update rate has reportedly improved from around 70-80% to 96%. Anand directed officers to maintain the improved level of compliance.
He stressed that police units must ensure timely updating of digital policing portals.
Data-driven policing, technology and field supervision were highlighted as important tools for crime prevention.
Cyber Security Bureau, EAGLE and Intelligence brief officers
Heads of the Cyber Security Bureau, EAGLE Narcotics Wing and Intelligence briefed senior officers during the review.
Their presentations covered procedural issues, recent crime trends and operational challenges.
The meeting also examined the functioning of various policing initiatives and specialised wings.
Basic policing and welfare reviewed
The review was not limited to crime statistics.
Police station visits, inspections, crime meetings and field policing were discussed in detail.
Day and night patrolling and response to Dial 112 calls were also reviewed.
Welfare, budgetary matters, police infrastructure and other operational issues formed part of the discussions.
Day 2 to focus on new criminal laws and AI policing
The second day of the review is scheduled to feature presentations by young IPS officers.
They will showcase various innovations aimed at improving policing and public service delivery.
Discussions will also focus on the implementation of the new criminal laws, the Indian Criminal Justice System (ICJS) and platforms such as Nyaya Shruti.
The rollout and development of newer versions of AI-based CCTNS, TG-COP and Hawkeye will also be reviewed.
The two-day exercise is expected to help police units align their strategies with emerging crime patterns and strengthen technology-driven policing across Telangana.