Review Meeting Held to Ensure Time-Bound Implementation of Government Directives

 A few days ago, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana convened a review meeting with all Special Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Secretaries. During the meeting, clear instructions were issued to lead their respective departments proactively, coordinate closely with Heads of Departments (HODs), and ensure completion of government-mandated tasks within stipulated timelines. It was also conveyed that a strict review would be undertaken after three months.

In continuation of these directions, Mr. CV Anand, Spl.Chief Secretary - Home, conducted a meeting today with the concerned HODs of departments including Police, Fire Services, Prisons, SPF, Prosecution, and Sainik Welfare. The discussions focused on key deliverables to be achieved by January 2026 and the corresponding plans of action to ensure timely execution.

The following priority areas were reviewed and emphasized:

• Implementation of e-Office across all departments, ensuring that all files are processed online, with dashboards at the departmental level and a master dashboard with the secretary.

• Vacating privately rented buildings and shifting offices to government-owned premises, in view of the substantial annual expenditure of approximately ₹500–600 crore on rent.

• Comprehensive verification of all employees: regular, contractual, and outsourced to certify that no ghost employees continue to draw salaries, in light of identification of around 6,000 ghost employees resulting in an estimated annual loss of ₹600 crore.

• Verification and declaration of all existing and newly opened bank accounts.

• Identification and highlighting of one flagship scheme by each department.

• Mandatory field visits by Secretaries and HODs at least once every week.

All officers were instructed to treat the directions with utmost seriousness and ensure diligent execution, in alignment with the timelines and expectations set by the government.

Role and Responsibilities of the Home Secretary: An Overview

 In recent months, there has been public interest in understanding the role and scope of work of the Home Secretary. Over the past two to three months, Mr. Anand has been discharging the responsibilities of this position. A brief overview of the duties and functions of the Home Secretary is outlined below.

The Home Department of the Government of Telangana is responsible for a wide range of subjects  A visual representation displayed in the Home Secretary’s chamber captures the breadth of responsibilities overseen by the department, symbolized by the Telangana State emblem at the centre.

 Matters relating to police service conditions, disciplinary appeals, budgetary requirements, and administrative proposals are routed through the Home Department for examination and processing.

In addition to the Police Department, several other important departments function directly under the administrative control of the Special Chief Secretary (Home). These include Fire and Disaster Management, Prisons and Correctional Services, the Special Protection Force, Printing and Stationery, the Directorate of Prosecutions, and Sainik Welfare. Each of these wings is headed by senior Indian Police Service officers, who submit proposals and policy matters to the Home Department for consideration and approval.

Within the Home Department, files are examined and processed in accordance with established business rules. Depending on the subject, proposals are circulated to departments such as Law, Finance, General Administration Department (GAD), and the Chief Secretary for their views and concurrence. Thereafter, matters are placed before the Hon’ble Home Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, or the Hon’ble Chief Minister for final approval, as applicable.

Policy matters concerning these departments are carefully examined from legal, administrative, and financial perspectives before decisions are taken. Whenever required, Government Orders relating to the Home Department are issued to give effect to such decisions.

This, in brief, outlines the  responsibilities of the Home Secretary.

Aerodrome Committee (Security) Meeting Held at RGIA

 An Aerodrome Committee (Security) meeting was held today at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). The committee is responsible for reviewing anti-hijacking procedures, response mechanisms, and overall aviation security preparedness. Mr.CV Anand,  Home Secretary, serves as the Chairman of this committee.

The committee comprises senior representatives including the Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, and local heads of ISW, NSG, OCTOPUS, IB, BCAS, the Air Force, Revenue Department, CISF, Fire Services, the airport operator GMR, and the Information & Public Relations Department. 

The core mandate of the committee is to examine preparedness and response protocols in the event of an aircraft hijacking. During the meeting, compliance with decisions taken in the previous meeting was reviewed. It was decided to adopt a proactive approach by identifying potential negotiators from universities and trained psychologists and equipping them to handle hijacking situations. The committee also resolved to conduct mock exercises involving the coordinated movement of all stakeholders, undertake mock drills at the airport isolation bay as well as on the runway, and strengthen security infrastructure through installation of additional CCTV cameras and related systems.

Recaling his experience as Inspector General, Airport Sector, Central Industrial Security Force, Mr.Anand highlighted  the issue of hoax bomb threats and their impact such as flight cancellations and associated security challenges. Members were urged to remain proactive in ensuring timely compliance with all security measures and to complete pending works at the earliest, keeping in view the need for constant readiness to handle any eventuality.  

Visit to Fire Services, SDRF and Civil Defence Headquarters at Gachibowli

 Mr. Anand visited the office of the Director General, Fire Services, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Civil Defence Department located in the Financial District, Gachibowli, to gain a firsthand understanding of the functioning of the department. The department is presently headed by Vikram Singh Mann, who earlier served as Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Hyderabad City.

During detailed discussions and presentations held over nearly two hours, officers briefed on the organisational structure, the number of fire stations, availability of fire-fighting vehicles, and the critical role played by the department in responding to fire accidents, floods, building collapses, and earthquakes. The response mechanisms adopted during such emergencies were explained, and the Dial 101 emergency response control room was also visited.

The officers highlighted several challenges faced by the department, including manpower shortages due to vacancies, equipment requirements, and multiple proposals pending at the government level for consideration. It was noted during the interaction that this was the first occasion on which a Home Secretary had visited the department to directly enquire into its functioning and requirements.

The visit provided an opportunity to understand the operational constraints and requirements of the department, which would be examined further at the government level. 

₹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.

HYDERABAD CYBER CRIME POLICE BUST THE MAJOR NETWORK OF MOVIE PIRACY RING AND ARREST FIVE KEY ACCUSED

 HYDERABAD CYBER CRIME POLICE BUST THE MAJOR NETWORK OF MOVIE PIRACY RING AND ARREST FIVE KEY ACCUSED

Piracy significantly impacts the Indian film industry, causing substantial financial losses and hindering its growth. In 2023, the Indian entertainment industry suffered an estimated ₹22,400 Crore loss due to piracy. This includes losses due to pirated content from both the movie theaters and the OTТ platforms.

WHY PIRACY:

 People want to watch the content immediately after it is released 

 Usually there is a window of 6-8 weeks for the OTT release and people won’t wait for that long

 Producers spend years creating a movie, hiring actors, renting equipment, and promoting the film by putting their heart and soul with their hard eared money. Before they could even fully market or monetize, pirated films are released and eat into their rightful revenues.

 Hundreds and thousands of people like the daily wage workers, junior artists, technicians, etc. and in fact the entire film industry is affected.

 There is a misconception that pirated content is free. It is a fallacy. There is nothing free in the world. The ‘free’ pirated content comes with a huge cost. Piracy is used as bait, as a trap to steal people’s identities, to infringe on data privacy, to spread malware, which will then lead to online fraud, financial scams and other Cyber Crimes.

The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad has successfully dismantled the major movie piracy racket by arresting five (5) key individuals involved in the illegal distribution of copyrighted films and issuing notices to 5 individuals for aiding and abetting the fraud. These arrests are the sequel of comprehensive investigation into the piracy of several new Telugu films including "HIT: The Third Case", "#Single", “Kuberaa” and “Hari Hara Veera Mallu” which have been uploaded onto the illegal websites: 1TamilBlasters, 5MoviezRulz, and 1TamilMV 

CASE DETAILS AND INVESTIGATION :

On 05.06.2025 at 1200 hours, a complaint was filed by Sri Yarra Manindra Babu, representing the Anti-Video Piracy Cell of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), Hyderabad. He reported that the Telugu film "#Single" (released on May 9, 2025), Hit the third case (released on 1st May 2025) has been pirated and illegally circulated online on the very first day of the movie release. The pirated HD versions were traced to popular piracy platforms like 1TamilBlasters, 5MoviezRulz, and 1TamilMV. The preliminary findings of forensic watermarking pointed towards leakage from the theatre. 

On the above complaint, a case under Cr.No. 1042/2025 under Sections 66 (C) and 66 (E) IT Act, Sec. 318 (4) r/w 3 (5), 338 BNS, Sec. 63 and 65 of the Copyright Act, Sec. 6-AA, 6AB and 7(1A) of Cinematograph Act, 1952 (2008) has been registered and investigated by the Cyber Crime P.S. 

Further, another case under Cr. No 1292/2025 under Sections 66 (C) and 66 (E) IT Act, Sec. 318 (4) r/w 3 (5), 338 BNS, Sec. 63 and 65 of the Copyright Act, Sec. 6-AA, 6AB and 7(1A) of Cinematograph Act, 1952 (2008) was also registered and investigated by the Cyber crime P.S, based on the complaint of the Anti-Video Piracy Cell of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), who alleged that the Telugu film "Kubera" was also pirated and uploaded onto the websites like 1TamilBlasters  on the same day of the release of the movie.        

 During the course of investigation, the following persons have been identified as the prime accused 

1. Ashwani Kumar, S/o Pankaj Kumar Singh, Age: 21 Years, R/o H No. 8, Sampathchak, Sampatchak Bairiya, Gulzar Bagh, Bihar.                 (Arrested on 11-08-2025)

2. Cyril Infant Raj Amaladoss, S/o Amaladoss, Age: 32 years, Occ: Crypto        Trader, R/o: 86, 4th Cross, Veluswamy Puram, Karur, Karur Dist.,     Tamil Nadu State. (Arrested on 28-07-2025)

3. Jana Kiran Kumar, S/o Late Naga Malleshwar Rao, Age: 29 Yrs, Occ: AC Technician, R/o: H. No: B-1354, NGOs Colony, Vanastalipuram, R.R. Dist., N/o Amalapuram Mandal, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. (Arrested on 30-06-2025)

4. Sudhakaran, S/o Late Ponnu swamy, age: 31 years, R/o: AP Swamy apartment, VIP nagar, Court Road, Satyamangalam, Erode Dist, Tamilnadu State. (Arrested on 13-08-2025)

5. Arsalan Ahmed, S/o Naushad Ahmed, Age: 23 years, Occ: Student, N/o. Naga Masjid, Curti, Near Fathima High School, Ponda, North Goa- 403401, R/o New Mohalla, Gadediya Khand, Fida Hussain Road, Jehanabad, Bihar. (Arrested on 11-08-2025)

THE MODUS OPERANDI:-

PIRACY IN TWO WAYS:

Movie piracy is taking place mainly in two ways. One method is the leakage of HD copy of the movie from the digital service providers and the other is through the Cam releases which involve camcorder recording of the on-screen projection of a movie in a theatre on the very first day of screening by individuals using the handheld cameras, smart phones, or even hidden recording devices. This enables groups to pirate movies which are in their theatrical period and not released for personal entertainment.

In other words through the Cam rips (recorded in theaters), leaked studio copies or hacked distribution channels. 

Mode of transfer of the pirated movies:-

Illegal copying/distribution of copyrighted movies via torrents/websites

Common platforms used: - Torrent websites, Telegram channels, illegal streaming platforms

How pirated websites operate:-

Sponsored by Online Gaming / Betting website organizers to promote their platforms

Operation of the website using virtual machines to mask identity 

The Accused Cyril Raj purchased two dedicated Virtual Machine Servers (with Paris Location) from one dedicated server hosting company to store all Pirated Movies, to operate the 1TamilBalster website, Telegram application, Gmail accounts, Proton mail accounts and other operations related to the website operation besides using the VMware.

HD movies have been shared from the studio copies by hacking the main servers of the digital media companies. Their main servers were hacked and accessed by the accused Ashwani Kumar and the HD Movies were shared by him with gaming, betting organizers through telegram channels.. 

Mode of Communication:- The accused used different Telegram channels with different user IDs for communication between (a) the persons who share the pirated or HD movie content, (b) who operate the piracy movie websites, (c) persons who check whether the websites are live or down, (d) the persons who actually upload the content on the websites, (e) the gaming/betting organizers, who sponsor and finance the entire network. They are identifying each other with the Telegram ID only.

Mode of payment: - All payments were made using the crypto wallets only, due to greater privacy and control over their financial data. They used the crypto platform to make payments and using middlemen to convert the BTC/crypto currency into USDT and into Indian rupee.

ROLE OF THE ACCUSED:

Ashwani Kumar (A-1) is the prime accused and kingpin behind the leakage of HD movies before they are even released in to the theaters. He hacked the main servers of digital media companies, copied the HD movies and sent them to the other telegram users. 

1. Movies were copied from the servers of the digital media companies by hacking their servers and the same were shared with the Gaming, Betting organizers. 

2. He joined the Telegram piracy groups (HDmovies, Flimyzap, World4free) which were operated by the Admin Telegram user

3. He has contacted the admin Telegram User and offered to supply the pirated HD movie copies @ $800 per movie and received the payments in Crypto.

4. He received the crypto payments through Ashmith Singh @ Noble.

o "Noble" has provided the BTC wallet address for payments.

o Gaming, Betting organizers sent $800/movie in Bitcoin 

5. The Telegram group admin and associates uploaded the HD movies on the piracy websites (1TamilMV, 1TamilBlasters, Movierulz).

Cyril Infant Raj Amaladoss (A-2) is the mastermind who has engaged the other accused for cam-cording the movies in theatres and uploading the pirated content on the piracy websites. 

1. He has created and managed the piracy website 1tamilblasters.net and its various extensions.

2. He has distributed the pirated content to other illegal sites like 1Tamilmv and Movierulz.

3. The accused has been operating two virtual machines besides maintaining the 1tamilblaster website, Gmail accounts, Proton mail accounts, Telegram accounts, Cloudflare, Cloudvastra server, etc..

4. He has received remuneration of $10,000 per month in crypto currency by allowing the promotional content and advertisements of the online betting and gaming sites.

5. He has coordinated with the other piracy operators and paid agents up to $150 per movie for in-theater recording of movies in multiple languages.

6. He has uploaded about 500 pirated movies since 2020 and earned about ₹2 Crores in crypto currency.

He has demanded the owners of the betting/gaming Apps  such as 1xBet, 4raBet, Rajbet, and Parimatch for increasing the monthly remuneration to $30,000.

Sudhakaran (A-3):

1. Joined the a Telegram group that provided instructions on illegal  

    recording of movies in theaters and uploading the pirated film.

2. He has accessed the popular piracy website 1tamilmv. and interacted with the admins through the chat box. 

3. First Assignment: Cam-corded the movie "NAAI SEKAR" in SRK Theatre, Coimbatore, uploaded the recorded movie thro' WeTransfer and shared the link in the chat box of 1tamilmv.com website.

4. He received the crypto payments to his Blockchain.com Wallet.

5. He has recorded and uploaded 35 South Indian films across:

o Tamil (ARM, VEZHAM, Varalaru Mukkiyam, Kuruthi Aattam, Sinam)

o Telugu (Radhe Shyam, Dasara, Lucky Baskhar, Daaku Maharaj)

o Kannada & Malayalam films (specific titles not mentioned).

Jana Kiran Kumar (A-4) :

1. Contacted the piracy group 1TamilMV and offered to record the new Telugu films in theatres.

2. Used his iPhone 14 Plus, concealed it in his shirt pocket and recorded movies in theaters by booking tickets on BookMyShow platform.

3. Shared the pirated files with his handlers on Telegram.

4. Received payments of $300-$400 per movie in Bitcoin, which he then converted in to Indian Rupees using the crypto currency trading platforms.

5. Recorded about 100 movies in theatres in Hyderabad including the film "#Single" (released on May 9, 2025) at Cinepolis, Mantra Mall, Attapur.

Arsalan Ahmed (A-5):

He along with his associates Asghar & Ranveer recorded movies in theaters using the mobile phones.

• He has uploaded the large files of pirated movies on the website SendGB.com  (file sharing site), received unique links  for the uploaded files and shared those links on the Telegram to the A2 Cyril Infant Raj (Andy JS is the Telegram handle).

• He received $135 USDT per movie from Cyril infant Raj to his Binance wallet.

SEIZURES MADE:

The IO seized several electronic items such as the CPU, a tablet, Hard disks, mobile phones, laptops, dongles, pen drives, web cam, memory cards and processors which were being used by the arrested accused in the commission of offence. 

INVESTIGATION TEAM

The following officers of CCPS are the members of Investigation Team.

1. Sri. S. Naresh, Inspector of Police.

2. Sri. Suresh, SI and team, 

3. Sri Satish Reddy, Inspector of Police

4. Sri. B Manmohan Goud, SI

5. Sri. N. Dileep Kumar, Inspector of Police

6. Sri. B. Manmohan Goud, SI

7. Sri. K. Madhusudhan Rao, Inspector of Police, 

8. Sri. Mahipal, SI 

      The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) played a pivotal role in aiding our investigation by facilitating access to the Samanvaya portal, which enabled us to get the details of the crypto currency wallets used in the money trail. This proved to be an invaluable resource, allowing us to track and dissect the complex flow of funds, ultimately shedding light on the case and significantly advancing our investigative efforts.

PUBLIC ADVISORY: 

 The Public is reminded that movie piracy is a serious criminal offence under the Copyright Act of 1957 & Cinematograph Amendment Act, 2023.

 Engaging in or supporting piracy, including recording or sharing pirated content can lead to imprisonment up to 3 years and/or a fine of up to Rs. 2,00,000.

 The public is urged not to fall prey for the online gaming and betting Apps and websites promoted through their advertisements on pirated movies or scrolling ads, as it may lead to theft of identities, to infringe on your data privacy, to spread malware, which will then lead to online fraud, financial scams and other Cyber Crimes.

 As per the Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017, playing games or betting with money at stake is an offence in Telangana.

 The public is urged to refrain from engaging in any form of movie piracy and to report any suspicious activity to the local police authorities or the Cyber Crime cells.

ADVISORY TO THE PRODUCERS / CREATORS:

 The production team must be more vigilant while making and distributing the content.

 The production team must use robust forensics and water markings to track the origin of Piracy.

ADVISORY TO CINEMA THEATRES AND MULTIPLEXES: 

They must deploy adequate and additional manpower at cinemas to strictly deter cine goers from recording movies inside the auditoriums.

Cam-cording is the 2nd biggest threat to the Film Industry.

ADVISORY TO HOSTING COMPANIES, ISPs AND INTERMEDIARIES :

 Be Vigilant against Criminals using your services to engage in Digital Piracy.

 Intermediaries cannot shy away from your responsibility.

Once you are notified about any illegal activity like Digital Piracy, you must be proactive in flagging them and engage with the stakeholders in rooting them out. Your inaction is costing the creative economy and the social well being of the public.

ADVISORY TO THE DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANIES:

 They are handling the Copyrighted Content worth hundreds of Crores every week. They must deploy superior security protocols in their servers, systems and processes. 

 They must engage qualified resources to remain vigilant at all times against any kind of compromise in server security protocols.

 The HD content leakages are the No. 1 threat to the Film Industry and all creators. The Cyber Security measures, such as firewalls, should be strengthened to prevent server hacking.

 Digital cinema Systems need to implement censoring technologies in cinema theaters to detect/prevent the use of movie recording devices.

 Both Digital Cinema Companies and Cinema Theatres are an integral part of Cinema eco system. Their survival is directly and critically linked to the survival of Cinema. So they must do whatever it takes to protect the Cinema from Digital Piracy.

THE FINAL WORD:

 The Hyderabad Cyber Police and the Government of Telangana have always been in the forefront in the fight against Piracy.

 Most significant breakthroughs in the fight against Piracy in the entire country, were achieved through the efforts of Hyderabad and Telangana Police.

 This particular breakthrough has exposed the Pirates of NOT just Telugu Cinema but Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bollywood and Hollywood Cinema as well.

 The Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies should work closely for the sustained results.

 All stakeholders must constantly be vigilant and gain knowledge of evolving technologies that enable digital piracy and take urgent measures to stop it.

 In this day and age, by refraining from digital piracy, the Public is NOT ONLY securing the Creators and Creative Fraternity from irreparable losses, but they are securing their own families and personal interests from the Cyber Criminals.

Note: If you have been victim of any financial Cyber Crime fraud,    

         call 1930 without delay, so that your money can be saved.

Cyber Crime Helpline No. 1930

(C.V.ANAND)

DG & Commissioner of Police,

Hyderabad

HCSC new office inaugurated

 

Sri C V Anand IPS, DG & CP Hyderabad & Chairman HCSC, inaugurated the new HCSC office at TGICCC. With senior officials, convenors & members present, the event marks a key step in strengthening HCSC’s mission for a safer, stronger. 

Bathukamma celebrations at HCP commissionerate

 #Bathukamma was celebrated today in the iCCC Banjarahills today by over 1500 personnel of Armed reserve and civilian #police . It’s a traditional festival very unique to #Telangana like the Bonalu and is celebrated during Dussehra time .DCPs and other officers too participated.

CP's Executive court session

" Heard the 11 rowdy gang cases in my court . Was happy to note that 8 of them have executed peace bonds in front of their elders and friends not to retaliate and murder each other . They all hugged each other too and promised to live peaceful lives . Let’s hope that the retaliatory rowdy murders stop in the old city area especially 🙏🏻" 

Hon'ble Governor Inaugurates Hyderabad’s First Traffic Summit 2025

 The First Traffic Summit 2025, organised by the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) in collaboration with the Hyderabad Traffic Police, was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma.

In his address, the Governor lauded Hyderabad’s rapid strides in connectivity and urban growth but noted that traffic management continues to pose one of the city’s greatest challenges. He emphasised the importance of comprehensive planning and collective effort, underlining that “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and, most importantly, Sabka Prayas” must guide the approach to traffic reforms. Stressing the value of discipline on roads, he reminded that it is central to saving lives and improving quality of life for all citizens.

Calling traffic a daily concern for every household, the Governor appreciated the initiative of bringing stakeholders together under one platform and described the HCSC–Hyderabad Traffic Police model as one that could be replicated across the country. He also commended the sponsors for supporting the initiative. 

The two-day summit, themed Innovate – Implement – Improve, is designed to generate actionable ideas through panel discussions and collective brainstorming. During the inaugural session, HCSC representatives highlighted the forum’s role as a bridge between public, private, and government sectors in enhancing urban safety and security. They also pointed to the mounting challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, noting that approximately 1,500 new vehicles are being added each day to the existing 92 lakh registered in the three commissionerates of Greater Hyderabad.

Despite this surge, officials noted that Hyderabad continues to maintain one of the best average traffic speeds among Indian metros—23.5 km/h—thanks to measures such as Operation ROPE, reverse traffic engineering, VIP convoy management, and the sustained fieldwork of the traffic police.

Government efforts to expand road and metro infrastructure were acknowledged, but it was also observed that traffic volumes have consistently outpaced upgrades. In the first panel discussion, focused on last-mile connectivity, the need for higher levels of interdepartmental coordination—between HMDA, GHMC, RTA, RTC, water and electricity utilities, and the traffic police—was underscored. Officials stressed that efficient last-mile solutions would be critical for maximising the Metro’s capacity and easing congestion across the city.

Welfare: Creche inaugurated

 Hyderabad City police commissioner CV Anand on Wednesday inaugurated a new child care center (crèche) for the children of women police officers at the City Armed Reserve (CAR) Headquarters in Petlaburj. The child care centre will be useful for women officers who spend a lot of time working in the field due to police duties and security arrangements.

On this occasion, CV Anand said that women employees can bring their children to the duty premises, and the centre will provide excellent assurance for their children’s care while they are on duty. This will reduce the stress and logistical problems for working mothers and lead to better results.The commissioner explained that there will be a special kitchen to provide healthy and nutritious food for the children, and trained professionals will provide services. He also mentioned that the child care centre has facilities such as indoor and outdoor play areas, swings, feeding rooms, medical rooms, and a dormitory for pregnant women, with full-time supervision via CCTV cameras.

Milad festivities and julus concluded peacefully

 On the occasion of Milad un-Nabi, Muslims in Hyderabad city held a procession today (14.09.2025) in the Charminar area. To ensure the procession took place peacefully without any untoward incidents, the Hyderabad City Police provided security arrangements. The security was supervised by Sri C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad.

As the Milad un-Nabi procession reached Charminar, Sri C.V. Anand IPS felicitated Muslim religious leaders like Hafeez Muzaffar, Syed Pasha and other religious heads with garlands and extended Milad un-Nabi greetings to them. He also thanked them for conducting the procession in a peaceful manner. He stated that this is a testament to the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb of Hyderabad.

 Sri Vikram Singh Mann IPS, Additional CP (Law & Order), Smt. Sneha Mehra IPS, DCP South Zone, and other officials were present.

Ganesh immersions concluded peacefully throughout city

 On this day (7.9.2025), at the conclusion of the second day of the main Ganesh idol immersion, Sri C.V. Anand IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, addressed the media regarding the Ganesh idol immersions. GHMC officials stated that a total of 1,40,000 Ganesh idols were immersed from the third to the eleventh day. They mentioned that 1,20,000 of these idols were immersed in baby ponds and other small lakes. However, through our online process, 12,030 idols were registered in Hyderabad City. Of these, 7,330 idols were immersed on the days leading up to the main immersion, leaving 4,700 idols to be immersed during the main immersion event. However, of these, 900 idols are still at Necklace Road for immersion.

The Ganesh immersion procession continued for almost 40 hours. This year, the procession was slightly delayed as some idols were taller than 40 feet. The police worked for two days without sleep to ensure the immersion was completed peacefully. Surveillance was maintained using 9 drones and cameras on 35 high-rise buildings.

The immersion was completed ahead of schedule with the cooperation of the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Samithi members. The successful immersion was made possible by the coordination between our Central Zone Police and various government departments like GHMC, Revenue, Electricity, RTA, and HMDA.

5 cases were registered regarding minor disputes during the immersion procession. The police also arrested 170 people for misbehaving with women and several others in pickpocketing cases. The commissioner stated that the number of crimes has decreased compared to last year.

The Ganesh idol immersion program is still ongoing. Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, stated that the immersion will be considered complete only after the traffic diversions are entirely removed. He said that even though some Mandap organizers started their processions late, all idols were successfully sent to Hussain Sagar. He explained that the immersion would continue now without any inconvenience to the general public.

On behalf of the Hyderabad City Police, he thanked the public, the Ganesh Utsav Samithi, and the Mandap organizers for ensuring that the Ganesh immersion in Hyderabad took place in a peaceful environment.

He appreciated the Mandap organizers for their coordinated cooperation with the police in completing the immersion program. He also extended his special thanks to all the police personnel and officers who worked tirelessly for nearly 40 hours.

He also expressed gratitude to the officers of all departments who worked together in the T.G. ICCC Multi-Agency War Room, resolving issues and assisting the police to ensure there were no obstacles to the immersion.

The event was also attended by Sri Vikram Singh Mann, IPS, Additional CP Law and Order; Sri P. Vishwa Prasad IPS, Additional CP Crime; Sri D. Joel Davis IPS, Joint CP Traffic; Smt. N. Swetha IPS, DCP DD; Smt. K. Shilpa Valli IPS, DCP Central Zone; Smt. Rakshita Krishna Murthy IPS, DCP Car Headquarters, and other officials.

CP briefs media Ganesh immersion

 Today Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, DG, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, stated that the process of Ganesh idol immersion is continuing peacefully without any untoward incidents. Speaking to the media this evening (September 6, 2025), he explained the progress of the immersion process and the measures taken by the police.

• Khairatabad Maha Ganapathi immersion was completed at 1:05 PM, and Balapur Ganapathi immersion was completed at 6:11 PM. So far, the immersion of more than 650 idols has been completed.

• Around 4,500 idols still need to be immersed in the city. An aerial survey revealed that the idols coming from the South Zone (Chhatrinaka, Chandrayangutta, Rachakonda) and Cyberabad side are still on the roads.

• Measures are being taken to speed up the immersion by continuing the idol procession in four lanes.

• This time, technology has been extensively used for the Ganesh immersion. Information about the idols was uploaded online, and the Ganesh idols were geo-tagged. This has made the process easier.

• A special option for Ganesh immersion has been introduced in the TG COP app. This allows inspectors to track the movement of idols within their jurisdiction.

• Based on the information provided by the mandap organizers, vehicles are being allowed after ensuring there are no DJs, bands, etc.

• Due to the measures taken to prevent electrical accidents, 10% of the CCTV camera connections were disconnected, of which up to 3% were repaired for the immersion. Drones (9) and high-rise cameras (35) are being used for surveillance.

• Pushing parties have been arranged to speed up the immersion. 40 cranes are available at Hussain Sagar for immersion..

• The immersion process is being completed in coordination with GHMC and other departments. The mandap organizers are cooperating with the police and following their instructions. The Commissioner expressed hope that the immersion of idols would be completed by 8 AM tomorrow morning and that traffic would be relaxed as needed tomorrow. He also revealed that special attention is being paid to the pending idols in the South and East Zones.

• The Commissioner stated that officials from all departments are being fully supervised through the Command and Control Room, TGICCC,Banjara Hills and instructions are being issued from time to time.

• Sri V.B. Kamlasan Reddy, Director TGICCC, Smt. Pushpa, DCP TGICCC, and officials from other departments participated in this program

IPS Probationers Gain Insights into Hyderabad Police’s Festival Management

 Today, 170 trainee IPS officers from the National Police Academy visited the TGICCC building. During their visit, they interacted with Mr. C.V. Anand, IPS, Director General and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad. Mr. Anand shared his 10 years of experience serving in the city of Hyderabad and the 13th time he is doing this Ganesh bandobust and the 4rth time as CP Hyderabad, with the officers. 

He stated that Hyderabad is one of the most sensitive and sprawling cities in the country, home to people from all walks of life and all religions. Therefore, festival management is most important here. Explaining how police security for Ganesh is managed in the city, he mentioned that approximately 25,000 Ganesh idols are expected for immersion this year on the last day. He emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe environment for such a massive event and preventing any stampedes.

Through a detailed PowerPoint presentation, he explained the Hyderabad Police's plan of action, preparation, tactics, and measures taken to prevent stampedes during festivals like Ganesh Utsav, Milad Un Nabi, Bonalu, Dussehra Navaratri, Hanuman Rally, and Sriram Navami Rally. He also explained how technology and IT is harnessed to make online permission forms , geotagging of idols and use of drones, apps and cctvs , the multi-agency command control centre 

The event was attended by Mr. Ram Nivas Sepat, IPS, DIG, Deputy Director, Basic Course-2; Mr. Kalmeshwar Singenwar, IPS, Assistant Director, Training, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy; and Ms. Pushpa, DCP, IT Cell, TGICCC Building, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.