Hyderabad: Additional DGP T. Krishna Prasad, who is said to be one of the front-runners for the post of Director-General of Police (DGP), has taken to social media to quash rumours that he will be heading the police force in the state.
Speaking to this newspaper, the police officer said, “Over the past few days I have been receiving messages congratulating me on my selection as the next DGP, which is incorrect. I felt that I should put an end to it since some genuine people were joining the trail of messages and wishing me. Since these rumours have come to my notice, I have chosen to react. Many people are taking time out to wish me good luck, and I thought that was is my duty to clarify the matter.”
Though there are six officers in the running for the post, it is believed that the state government has already made its choice. Reliable sources reveal that M. Mahender Reddy, the commissioner of the Hyderabad police, is the Chief Minister’s pick to replace current DGP Anurag Sharma.
