₹8 Lakhs Donated to Police Welfare Fund

 On the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, a gesture of solidarity and gratitude was made by participants of the recent Elite Cricket League held at Uppal Stadium on October 9–10. The champion team “Khaki Bullets,” comprising police personnel, contributed their entire ₹5 lakh prize money to the Police Welfare Fund, dedicating their victory to the well-being of fellow officers and their families.

Adding to this noble act, the Tollywood Cricket Association, who finished as runners-up in the tournament, also extended their support by donating ₹3 lakh from their prize share to the same welfare fund.

With these combined contributions, a total of ₹8 lakh has been deposited into the Police Welfare Fund - a sincere testament to unity, respect for service, and the spirit of giving back to the police fraternity.

This collective act on a day dedicated to remembering the supreme sacrifices of police martyrs underscores the continued commitment of both the force and civil society to stand together for the welfare of those who serve and protect.

At Goshamahal, 191 Police Martyrs Remembered; CV Anand Calls It a Grim Reminder of Risks Faced Daily

 C.V. Anand on Tuesday  attended the Police Commemoration Day parade and paid respects to 191 police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty across the country, including six from Telangana.

"Attended the Police Commemoration Day parade at Goshamahal and paid my respects to the 191 personnel who sacrificed their lives in maintaining internal security in the country and the 6 in Telangana . The recent stabbing and death of constable officer Pramod by an offender whom he had caught and was taking to the police station , is a grim reminder of the dangers faced by all the policemen of the country day in and day out , in maintaining law and order in a densely populated country .

These numbers used to be very high in the 1990s when we were fighting Naxalism and I remember 126 names being read for Andhra Pradesh in 1997 when I was SP Nizamabad during the peak of Naxalism . Thanks to the Government and Hon’ble CM for taking care of the families of all martyrs and their welfare ." said Mr.Anand in his X account.

C.V.Anand assumes charge as Home Department Spl.Chief Secretary

 

A 1991-batch IPS officer, C.V. Anand, assumed charge as Special Chief Secretary of Telangana Home Department on Tuesday (September 30, 2025). Thereafter, he met with Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao.

Mr. Anand was the Hyderabad Police Commissioner before being appointed  as the Special Chief Secretary. It was his second stint as the city Police head. Prior to this, he served in the post from December 2021 to October 2023. He also served as Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). 

A significant portion of his early career was dedicated to serving in Maoist-affected districts of the State. He received the President’s Gallantry Medal in 2002, awarded in recognition of his bravery and leadership. 

Unveiled Coffee Table book

Mr.CV Anand unveiled coffee table book 'The Iconic Era of Hyderabad City Police' late evening yesterday.

"It filled me with immense pride. In these pages you can see how our force has transformed in recent years, adopting new strengths while upholding timeless values. The images tell their own story, that of courage, professionalism, and service.

This book is the result of a passionate team effort by HCP personnel who worked tirelessly to bring it alive. May it stand as a tribute to those who guard our beloved Hyderabad with honour." he said.

Cops held meeting with film fraternity

 The Hyderabad City Police, in the wake of unravelling one of the largest film piracy rackets in recent times, convened a high-level meeting with the members of Telugu film fraternity including heroes, producers, exhibitors, digital distribution partners to brief them on the findings, explain how the offences were being committed, and the precautions to be taken. 

During the meeting, officers detailed the two primary modes of piracy exposed in the recent investigation. In the first, offenders discreetly recorded movies inside theatres using mobile devices. In the second, cybercriminals hacked digital distribution systems well before a film’s release, illegally accessing and copying high-value original studio content. 

CP Anand said that the probe identified a number of piracy portals included TamilMV, Tail Blasters and Movierulz and showed how these sites are monetized or promoted by sponsors such as online gaming and betting operators. Pirated files are further circulated through torrent websites, Telegram channels and illegal streaming platforms. Visitor data on these sites is often harvested and used to commit additional cybercrimes, including fraud, digital arrests etc.,  

The Police Commissioner set out practical precautions for each stakeholder and emphasized the importance of robust cyber-security practices across all stakeholders, including regular audits of digital delivery platforms, strict access controls, and swift reporting of suspicious activity. Theatre owners were urged to strengthen on-ground vigilance, restrict the use of recording devices, and adopt advanced surveillance to deter in-hall piracy attempts. Production units were told to maintain a strict chain of custody for content and robust forensics, water markings. 

The film industry representatives welcomed the initiative and assured their full cooperation. Mr.Chiranjeevi, Mr.Venkatesh, Mr.Nagarjuna, Mr.Nani, Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman Mr. V. Venkata Ramana Reddy(Dil Raju) and other film fraternity members attended the meeting.