Hyderabad: A Telangana crime rise of 7.15% over three years prompted DGP C.V. Anand to order data-driven, unit-specific policing with stronger field supervision and timely investigations. Overall crime increased from 2,65,377 cases in 2023-24 to 2,84,363 cases in 2025-26.
Anand reviewed the figures during a half-yearly crime review meeting at the DGP office on Friday. He directed officers to move beyond statistical reviews and examine the causes and methods behind crimes.
The DGP also asked them to assess investigation quality and case disposal while reviewing crime patterns. However, trends varied significantly across different categories during the three-year period.
Grave crimes declined by 10.33%, while narcotics cases increased by 46.10%. Organised crime recorded a particularly sharp increase, with cases rising from 25 to 451. Meanwhile, cybercrime declined by 13.29%, while economic offences fell by 13.28%.
Telangana crime rise accompanied by higher traffic cases
Traffic-related crime also showed a sustained increase during the period under review. Cases rose from 29,130 in 2023-24 to 31,891 in 2025-26. This represented a 9.48% increase over three years.
Against this backdrop, Anand ordered special surveillance of narcotics and organised crime. He directed police units to identify emerging crime trends and prepare action plans based on their specific requirements.
Moreover, the DGP asked officers to accord greater priority to monthly crime review meetings. The Telangana crime rise required units to examine local patterns rather than rely only on statewide figures.
Anand stressed the need for timely investigations, professional standards and stronger basic policing. He also emphasised unit-level accountability and sustained supervision of policing on the ground.
Telangana crime rise reviewed alongside digital policing
The meeting also examined the use of technology across the Telangana Police. Anand said compliance in Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems data had improved to 96%.
Earlier, the compliance level had ranged between 70% and 80%. However, he instructed officers to maintain strict timelines while updating digital policing portals.
The DGP also directed Zonal DIGs and Multi-Zone IGs to scrutinise inspection notes. They were asked to ensure immediate action on shortcomings identified during inspections of districts and police stations.
The review covered artificial intelligence-based policing applications, CCTNS, TG-COP and Hawkeye. Officials also examined implementation and progress under the new criminal laws and the Interoperable Criminal Justice System.
Cybercrime initiatives and the functioning of EAGLE were reviewed during the meeting. In addition, officials assessed the functioning and workload of the Forensic Science Laboratory.
Young IPS officers presented policing innovations and technology-driven initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and public service delivery.
Anand said technology, timely decisions and sustained field supervision were essential for improving crime prevention and control. DG Law and Order Mahesh Bhagwat attended the meeting along with CSB Director Shikha Goel.
DG Women Safety and CID Charu Sinha and EAGLE Director Sandeep Shandilya were also present. Police Commissioners, district Superintendents of Police and other senior officers participated in the review.