Telangana DGP Calls for Police Reforms to Improve Public Welfare
The Telangana Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. Jitender, highlighted the importance of reforms in the police department to ensure better services for public welfare. He emphasized the need for regularly reviewing and improving policing methods to meet evolving challenges.
Speaking at an event titled “Better Policing Through Police Reforms”, organized by the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) on Monday, Dr. Jitender stressed that continuous evaluation of police operations is crucial for achieving greater effectiveness. He suggested that senior officials should frequently inspect police stations and offices to bring about significant improvements.
Dr. Jitender reaffirmed the Telangana Police Department’s commitment to adopting new policies and reviewing strategies to maintain its reputation as a leading law enforcement agency. He emphasized the importance of professionalism, integrity, and a victim-centric approach in policing.
Role of the Indian Police Foundation
The meeting was hosted by the Indian Police Foundation, a research-focused organization led by Vice President Dr. Ish Kumar, a retired IPS officer. IPF is dedicated to studying various areas of police reforms, including internal reforms, technology-driven policing, prison reforms, forensic science, crimes against women, and police health and well-being.
Dr. Jitender urged police personnel to prioritize community policing, skilled investigations, and professional conduct. He instructed officers to promptly register First Information Reports (FIRs) on public complaints, prioritize women’s safety, and uphold ethical responsibilities to improve the department’s image.
Police Reform Initiatives in Telangana and Beyond
Dr. Ish Kumar explained that the internal police reform project is currently being implemented in four states: Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. In Telangana, the project is supervised by Police Training DGP Smt. Abhilasha Bisht, who serves as the nodal officer, and retired SP M. Malla Reddy. Public feedback from various police station areas will be collected to design appropriate training programs for officers.
Meeting Attendees and Key Discussions
The meeting was attended by several senior police officials, including DGPs Abhilasha Bisht and Shikha Goel, Additional DGPs Sanjay Kumar Jain and Swati Lakra, and other high-ranking officers such as IGPs M. Ramesh, S. Chandrasekhar Reddy, V. Satyanarayana, and Ramesh Naidu. Retired SP M. Malla Reddy and DIG Gajarao Bhupal were also present.
The discussions focused on ways to enhance policing methods, address public grievances efficiently, and ensure a more victim-focused approach. Participants reiterated the need for ongoing reforms to strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.
