Hyderabad: Hyderabad City Police on Wednesday held a coordination meeting with over 50 representatives of jewellery shops and high-value electronic stores in the North Zone. Officers asked businesses to strengthen security measures and follow legal requirements under the Telangana State Public Safety Act and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The meeting, led by North Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police S. Rashmi Perumal on the Commissioner’s instructions, focused on improving vigilance in high-risk commercial areas. ACPs, SHOs, and association representatives also took part.
Police told business owners not to purchase gold or ornaments from unknown sources. They warned that they would take strict action against shops involved in such transactions, even if done unknowingly. Officers noted that offenders often approach jewellery shops to dispose of stolen property from theft or chain-snatching cases.
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Police instructed shops to install CCTV cameras covering safes, counters, trial rooms, cash points, and entrances. They asked owners to maintain proper backup storage and ensure that panic buttons, alarm systems, and emergency alerts remain functional for quick communication with local police.
Officers also stressed mandatory background checks for all staff, secure cash handling, and staff awareness on digital payment fraud. They advised structural security audits of shared walls, ventilation gaps, and building access points to prevent unauthorised entry.
Further, police asked shop owners to alert local stations before any major sales or promotional events that may draw heavy crowds. They strictly prohibited accepting used goods without proper verification. They also said they would improve communication channels with associations to share information on suspicious activity and criminal attempts.
The meeting ended with participants assuring full cooperation to police to improve public and commercial safety in the North Zone.