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Crime
Cyberabad Police Officer Suspended After Ignoring Dial 100 Call
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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A police officer in the Cyberabad area of Hyderabad has been suspended after authorities found he failed to respond to an emergency call on the national helpline number 100.
A Hyderabad police officer assigned to the Cyberabad region was suspended following an investigation that revealed he ignored a call made to the national emergency helpline, 100. The incident came to light after the call was traced and the officer’s failure to respond was confirmed by departmental records.
The Hyderabad Police Commissioner’s office confirmed the suspension and stated that the officer’s conduct violated standard operating procedures for handling emergency calls. No further disciplinary action has been announced at this time.
The incident has prompted the police department to review its emergency response protocols and to reinforce training for officers on the importance of promptly addressing 100 calls.
The Hyderabad Police Commissioner’s office confirmed the suspension and stated that the officer’s conduct violated standard operating procedures for handling emergency calls. No further disciplinary action has been announced at this time.
The incident has prompted the police department to review its emergency response protocols and to reinforce training for officers on the importance of promptly addressing 100 calls.