Revanth Reddy offers foreign study tours to newly recruited DSPs

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that the Telangana government was prepared to arrange foreign study tours for DSPs recruited through the Group-1 selection process. The initiative would help officers develop professional skills and learn modern policing practices.

Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the second batch of Deputy Superintendents of Police (2025 batch), Revanth Reddy urged officers to maintain physical fitness and prepare for emerging law enforcement challenges.

He also called for greater attention to drug trafficking, cybercrime and public engagement while discharging police duties. The Chief Minister said the government was willing to send newly recruited DSPs abroad to study policing methods and upgrade their skills.

He linked the proposal to the state’s existing initiative of sending government school teachers overseas to study international educational standards. Similarly, he said exposure to international practices could help police officers strengthen their professional capabilities.

Revanth Reddy stressed that officers must remain physically fit and adapt to changing challenges in law enforcement. He particularly highlighted the need to address drug trafficking and cybercrime through specialised policing efforts.

The Chief Minister also referred to measures introduced by the state government to strengthen enforcement and public safety.

Revanth highlights Eagle Force and specialised policing systems

Revanth Reddy said the government had established a specialised Eagle Force to combat drug trafficking. He also highlighted dedicated systems introduced to address cybercrime, food safety and traffic management.

The Chief Minister urged newly recruited officers to understand these challenges and improve their professional skills. Additionally, he warned officers against misusing their positions for personal benefit.

He stressed that police personnel must treat members of the public with compassion and understand their concerns. “When victims approach you, speak with them compassionately to understand their problems,” Revanth Reddy said.

He noted that public perceptions of the state government depended significantly on the conduct of police personnel working at the field level. Therefore, he urged officers to maintain professional standards while dealing with complainants and victims.

Chief Minister defends Group-1 recruitment process

Revanth Reddy also addressed the political controversy surrounding Telangana’s Group-1 recruitment process. He criticised the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) administration over delays in recruiting Group-1 officers.

The Chief Minister alleged that the previous government had failed to conduct Group-1 recruitment for nearly 13 years since 2011. He said the present government had notified 563 Group-1 posts, of which 562 selected candidates had joined service.

The appointments included 112 Deputy Superintendents of Police, he added. Revanth Reddy defended the recruitment process and referred to legal challenges surrounding the appointments. He said the government had successfully overcome hurdles in the Supreme Court to secure the appointments.

Further, he stated that the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) had undergone restructuring along the lines of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Chief Minister linked the recruitment initiative to the government’s efforts to strengthen the state’s administrative and policing workforce.