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Telangana DGP urges proactive steps to curb future crimes
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:38 AM
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The Director General of Police in Telangana called for immediate preparation to tackle crimes that may emerge in the coming years, stressing the need for forward‑looking policing strategies.
Hyderabad, Telangana – In a recent statement, the state's Director General of Police emphasized that law‑enforcement agencies must adopt a forward‑looking approach to stay ahead of evolving criminal patterns. He warned that the nature of crime is changing rapidly, driven by technology and new social dynamics, and that waiting for incidents to occur would put citizens at risk.
The DGP highlighted the importance of strengthening intelligence networks, investing in advanced forensic tools, and enhancing community outreach programs. He also called for greater coordination between state and central agencies to share data and best practices.
Officials said the police are already rolling out pilot projects that use predictive analytics to identify potential hotspots and are training officers in cyber‑crime investigation techniques. The emphasis, according to the DGP, is on prevention rather than reaction, aiming to create a safer environment for all residents of Telangana.
The DGP highlighted the importance of strengthening intelligence networks, investing in advanced forensic tools, and enhancing community outreach programs. He also called for greater coordination between state and central agencies to share data and best practices.
Officials said the police are already rolling out pilot projects that use predictive analytics to identify potential hotspots and are training officers in cyber‑crime investigation techniques. The emphasis, according to the DGP, is on prevention rather than reaction, aiming to create a safer environment for all residents of Telangana.