HCP stands out in International women's day celebrations

 Hyderabad City Police stands out in International women’s day celebrations by breaking the gender stereotypes. HCP chief Mr.CV Anand, who has been striving to place women personnel in key positions, posted woman Inspector Smt.Madhulatha as SHO of Lalaguda PS(L&O) in North Zone.

Her appointment has set forth a new precedent as Smt.Madhulatha became the first woman in the city  to command an entire police station. This appointment has doubled the confidence of other women police officers.

“HCP has 11 percent of its strength made up of women officers and they  should take up challenging roles. Official statistics reveals that , women police personnel given  key positions has put a  curb on custodial violence. To advance the need to rebalance policing towards a more gender-equitable workforce, top priority will be given to improve  facilities like separate toilets & changing rooms, baby feeding rooms, barracks.” Said CP Anand in his speech.

 “Role of men officers is important  in the movement toward gender parity in policing.Many of the barriers to women in policing are not specific to policing; rather, they are reflective of larger societal issues.” he added.

“I am thankful to CP sir for entrusting me with tremendous responsibility. I will work hard to render good service to public, control crime and maintain L&O in my jurisdiction.”  said Smt.Madhulatha, Inspector Lalaguda.

In 2003, Smt.Madhulatha  joined the police department as a Police Sub-Inspector. Since then, she has served in Siddipet,Sangareddy,Cyberabad & Rachakonda Commissionerates and rich experience in   CID, Traffic, CCS and PSs.

On International Women's Day, Hyderabad Police police celebrated the achievements of women police personnel and honoured 15 of them. The Hon’ble Home Minister of Telangana Sri.Mohammed Mahmood Ali attended as  chief guest for this  event  held at St. Mary's College auditorium, Secunderabad. Hon’ble minister appreciated  the efforts of Hyderabad City Police and highlighted that Telangana Government is taking all measures for the safety and security of women.

Skit by Zabardasth team, cultural programs were also showcased during this event. Sri.AR Srinivas Addl.CP Crime & SIT , Smt.Chandana Deepti IPS DCP North zone,Smt.Shirisha Raghavendra Addl.DCP She Teams, and Smt.Mote Srilatha Shoban Reddy Dy.Mayor Hyderabad, Local GHMC Corporators  Lingani Prasanna and Smt.Prasuri Sunitha  and  800 women police personnel attended the womens day celebrations