6,700 Couples Reunited, 9,700 Disputes Resolved in Malkajgiri
DGP Anand said women’s safety, dignity and empowerment remain among the top priorities of the Telangana government and police.
Hyderabad:Telangana DGP C.V. Anand on Saturday advised couples to avoid escalating arguments, remarking humorously that husbands should not confront their wives during heated moments.
Addressing a gathering of over 150 reunited couples at the ‘Mee Suraksha — Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham’ programme in Malkajgiri, the DGP said nearly 6,700 couples have been reunited through counselling across Telangana, while more than 9,700 family disputes have been handled by family counselling centres (FCCs) under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate.
“In a marriage, don’t go against your wife during an argument,” the DGP said. “If there is a fight, keep quiet, step outside for five minutes, take a deep breath and then come back,” he said, stressing that patience and mutual understanding are essential for a successful marriage.
The special programme, organised by the Women Safety Wing (WSW) of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate, under the Centre for Development and Empowerment of Women (CDEW) — FCCs initiative, focused on promoting family harmony, women’s safety, peaceful conflict resolution and marital well-being through counselling and mediation.
The event saw participation from more than 150 reunited couples and their family members where the couples shared stories of reconciliation and highlighted the importance of dialogue and mutual respect in preserving relationships and families.
DGP Anand said women’s safety, dignity and empowerment remain among the top priorities of the Telangana government and police. He highlighted various initiatives such as SHE teams, Bharosa centres, women police stations, anti-human trafficking units, SHE shuttles and family counselling centres, which collectively strengthen women’s safety through prevention, legal assistance, counselling, rehabilitation and support services.
Calling ‘Mee Suraksha – Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham’ a meaningful initiative, Anand appreciated the efforts of WSW in restoring families through counselling and mediation. He noted that changing social dynamics require couples to build relationships based on trust, understanding and emotional support rather than conflict and blame. He also appreciated counsellors, NGOs, legal aid institutions and police personnel for contributing to family restoration efforts.
DGP, WSW, Charu Sinha, emphasised that mutual trust and respect are the foundations of healthy marriages and peaceful homes. She observed that Bharosa centres and FCCs have played a significant role in resolving disputes and rebuilding relationships across Telangana. She urged couples to understand one another’s perspectives rather than focus on blame and stressed the importance of encouraging women to pursue education, careers and personal aspirations.
S.N. Sreedevi, head of Telangana state judicial academy, said marriage remains an important social institution built on understanding, compromise and mutual respect. She highlighted that counselling and mediation are key to resolving family disputes, while confidentiality remains a critical aspect of such interventions under the family courts act. She praised Telangana police, counsellors and legal service institutions for promoting amicable settlements and preserving family bonds.
Malkajgiri commissioner of police B. Sumathi said eight family counselling centres functioning under the commissionerate have handled over 9,700 cases and conducted more than 32,000 counselling sessions since inception. She added that these centres serve as a unique support system for women and families by bringing multiple welfare and counselling services under one roof.
According to the commissioner, women police stations and CDEW centres have conducted 377 awareness and outreach programmes, reaching over 16,000 participants, while the counselling services have achieved a satisfaction rate of over 90 per cent. Certificates of appreciation were also presented to reunited couples, while best-performing CDEW centres, counsellors and staff members were honoured for their contributions to family welfare and dispute resolution.
The reunited couples also shared emotional testimonies, recalling how counselling and mediation helped them overcome misunderstandings and rebuild broken relationships, inspiring others to seek peaceful solutions rather than prolonged conflict.
