Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka addressing a pre-budget meeting with the senior police officials at the Secretariat on Saturday.
Hyderabad: Every citizen has to live with a sense of security and the state government is committed to fulfilling the requirements of the police department, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Speaking at a pre-Budget meeting with police officials at the Secretariat on Saturday, Bhatti said Telangana was developing fast into an urban state and noted that in addition to Hyderabad’s three city zones, a new "Future City" zone was under development, and work on the Regional Ring Road (RRR) was progressing swiftly.
Police officials submitted reports on budget requirements for eight divisions such as Greyhounds, narcotics, intelligence, fire and ex-servicemen. Director-General of Police Dr Jitendra presented an overall budget report for the department.
"With increasing migration due to the state’s economic growth, favorable climate and employment opportunities, the home department must enhance security measures," Bhatti told the police officials. He stated that special attention would be given to addressing security challenges in border areas of the state. Praising the Telangana police for their national reputation, particularly in tackling cybercrime, Bhatti commended officials for their efforts.
He asked the police officials to send proposals for the construction of police quarters wherever there was a possibility. The Deputy Chief Minister also urged the police officers to mobilise CSR funds wherever possible and use them to strengthen the department's work. He reviewed the posts filled in the police department in the last year and the current vacancies.
