Every summer there will be a substantial increase in criminal activities like murder for gain, dacoity, burglary, thefts and property offences, especially in the rural areas of Telangana.
Hyderabad:Every summer there will be a substantial increase in criminal activities like murder for gain, dacoity, burglary, thefts and property offences, especially in the rural areas of Telangana.
Following the onset of summer, district police officials held a review meeting with all SHOs and other staff on the need to increase night patrolling and maintain a close vigil on the movements of inter-state gang members as precautionary measures.
Many SPs and police commissioners of several cities pointed out that the interstate offenders, who target the interiors and vulnerable districts, normally move around in trains and buses. The offenders arrive at the targeted locations, commit offences and flee with the booty to their native places as a summer routine.
The SHOs were asked to increase night patrolling and to be vigilant at bus stations, railway stations and other entry and exit points.
Senior officials from districts said that thefts, burglaries, and murder of gain, including property offences, are committed by inter-state gang members in summer.
"We have kept a close vigil on the regular movements of repeat offenders, who have been released from jail. Meanwhile, we also asked the residents to be cautious while talking to strangers in the village. If they notice anyone moving around suspiciously in the surroundings, the locals must dial 100 immediately," an official said.
Box: Data shows an increase of property offences
Murder for gain: 44 cases (2020); 85 (2021); 51 (2022); 59 (2023) and 85 (2024).
Robbery: 305 (2021); 441 (2021); 501( 2022); 495 (2023) and 703 (2024).
Thefts: 8,330 (2020); 12,531 (2021); 14,494 (2022); 14,393 (2023) and 19480 (2024).
