"People welfare policing" to be top priority in city: Hyderabad CP Sajjanar

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 (ANI): VC Sajjanar on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police (CP), Hyderabad City. He arrived at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Banjara Hills and took charge amid interfaith prayers.
Addressing the media later, Hyderabad CP Sajjanar said that "People welfare policing" will be the top priority in the city. He said this new approach would go a long way in ensuring the safety and well-being of Hyderabad citizens.
As part of this model, focus areas will include maintaining law and order, traffic and road safety, protecting women and children, adopting AI-based technology, preventing cyber and financial crimes, providing 24/7 citizen services, and ensuring the welfare of police personnel.
He stressed that the drug menace, which is destroying the future of youth, will be dealt with firmly. Past drug-related cases will be reviewed thoroughly, tracing back to the root networks, and legal action will be taken against all responsible.
He said the H-NEW team would be further strengthened, and awareness campaigns, such as "Say No to Drugs," would be intensified across the city.
Expressing concern over cybercrimes, particularly those targeting senior citizens, he highlighted scams such as "digital arrest" and stock market frauds. To counter these threats, awareness programmes will be organised in colonies, apartments, and bastis.
The Commissioner also termed food adulteration as a serious health hazard, assuring strict legal action against those involved in such activities.
Speaking on traffic, he said, "Traffic problems in the city are becoming more complex every day. With the GST reduction, the number of vehicles has increased. We will set long-term goals to resolve traffic issues and save citizens' valuable time on the roads. Special attention will be paid to drunk-and-drive cases. Those driving under the influence are like moving suicide bombs on our roads. Such acts will not be tolerated."
He further stated that crimes against women and children will be dealt with most sternly.
Highlighting the importance of police welfare, he stated that the department gives the highest priority to the well-being of its hardworking Hyderabad police personnel. Officers and staff who deliver exceptional services will be duly recognised and rewarded.
He also underlined Hyderabad's unique identity as a city of communal harmony:
"Hyderabad is synonymous with peace and communal amity. This historic city is known for its unity in diversity. We will continue to strengthen the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb culture of togetherness." (ANI)