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Hyderabad City Police Strengthens Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Efforts with Reorganized Units and New Victim Assistance Center

 In a significant step to bolster its commitment to combating human trafficking and safeguarding children, the Hyderabad City Police today announced the formal constitution and inauguration of renovated facilities for its Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and Juvenile Bureau (JB) Unit. Alongside these developments, a groundbreaking Victim Assistance Unit (VAU), established in collaboration with Prajwala NGO, was also launched.

The inauguration ceremony, held at CCS Hyderabad, was presided over by Sri. CV Anand IPS, DG & Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City.

Reorganization and Enhanced Capabilities:

This reorganization follows G.O. Ms. No. 32, Home (Legal) Department, dated April 30, 2023, which initially placed the AHTU under the Women Safety Wing, Hyderabad. Subsequently, G.O. Ms. No. 57, Home (Legal) Department, dated April 24, 2025, formally constituted these specialized wings with dedicated sanctioned strengths.

Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU):

The AHTU has been formally constituted with a sanctioned strength of eight personnel, including one Inspector, two Sub-Inspectors (SIs), two Head Constables (HCs), and three Police Constables (PCs). The unit is entrusted with a comprehensive range of responsibilities aimed at curbing the trafficking of women and children, including:

• Identifying trafficking hotspots in both physical and online domains.

• Gathering actionable intelligence to facilitate timely rescue operations.

• Monitoring individuals involved in trafficking networks such as pimps, touts, brothel operators, and customers.

• Conducting pre-rescue, rescue, and post-rescue operations in coordination with local police stations.

• Following up on pending trial cases to ensure justice.

• Conducting raids to apprehend traffickers.

• Facilitating the repatriation of Indian victims to their home states and the deportation of foreign nationals in coordination with concerned authorities.

During the current year, the AHTU has demonstrated significant effectiveness, conducting raids that resulted in 23 registered cases, the rescue of 44 victims, and the arrest of 71 individuals.

Juvenile Bureau Team (JB Team) / Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU):

The Juvenile Bureau Team, also known as the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU), has been formally constituted with a sanctioned strength of seven personnel, comprising one Inspector, two SIs, two HCs, and two PCs. Based at the Central Crime Station, Hyderabad, the JB Team's primary responsibility is to protect children from atrocities such as child labor, human trafficking, and bonded labor. The JB/SJPU Team works in coordination with the Child Welfare Committee to repatriate missing or traced juveniles to their respective homes throughout India.

This year, the JB unit successfully repatriated four children within the state and seven children to other states. Additionally, under the "Operation Smile" and "Operation Muskan" programs, 896 children were rescued.

Victim Assistance Unit (VAU): A First for Telangana

A pioneering initiative, the Victim Assistance Unit (VAU), has been launched in association with Prajwala NGO. This first-of-its-kind center in Telangana will play a crucial role in supporting victims of immoral human trafficking. The VAU aims to:

• Help victims recall their exploitation in a trauma-informed manner.

• Prepare them to depose evidence confidently and without fear during court proceedings.

• Facilitate access to government schemes, legal aid, rehabilitation benefits, and psychosocial support.

• Aid victims in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

The VAU will be manned by staff from Prajwala, NGO, and supervised by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Women Safety Wing, and her staff.

The event was attended by senior police officials including Sri. P. Vishwa Prasad IPS, Addl. CP Crime & SIT; Smt. N. Swetha IPS, DCP DD; Smt./Dr. Lavanya NJP, DCP Women Safety, Hyderabad; Dr. Sunitha Krishnan, Prajwala Founder; Smt. Prasanna Laxmi, ACP AHT; and AHTU Inspector Sunitha Surve, JBU/ SJPU  Inspector K. Madhulatha along with other officers.

These significant developments underscore the Hyderabad City Police's unwavering commitment to creating a safer environment for women and children and to relentlessly pursuing those involved in human trafficking.

CP C.V. Anand Conducts Inspections

 In view of the upcoming Bakrid festival, robust security arrangements have been put in place across the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits. Check posts have been established in key areas, and surveillance has been intensified.

Today, Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, Director General (DG) and Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, conducted surprise inspections of these check posts i.e Goshala jia guda, MJ bridge checkpost, Hasannagar check post and Bandla guda check post. He interacted with the police personnel on duty at the check posts, inquiring about the on-ground situation.

On this occasion, the Commissioner issued several instructions to the officers and staff stationed at the check posts. He directed them to ensure that the Bakrid festival proceeds in a peaceful atmosphere and to take precautions to prevent any inconvenience to the public. The Commissioner also appealed to the public to cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order in Hyderabad city.

Ramgopalpet Police Station

 Hyderabad City Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, on Tuesday (June 3), announced the formal return of the Ramgopalpet Police Station to its original spot on James Street, Secunderabad. The announcement was made during his visit to the historic building, which has recently undergone renovations undertaken by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).

Originally constructed in 1900, James Street Police Station served the community as the Ramgopalpet Police Station for an uninterrupted stretch of 116 years before its operations were relocated in 2016. Mr. Anand, reflecting on his own tenure as DCP Central Zone, recalled the station’s importance as a site for numerous public initiatives and police programmes.

With the restoration now complete, Mr. Anand revealed that the police force would begin moving equipment and staff back to the site shortly. The formal inauguration of the restored station will be done by district in-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.

In a related update, the Commissioner confirmed that the City Police headquarters at Purani Haveli, which has been under renovation for three years, is also nearing completion. Once operational, he plans to work from this historic premises every Friday.

Hyderabad police launches Swift Women Action Team to manage female protestors

 

Hyderabad police’s Swift Women Action Team (SWAT), comprising 35 women constables trained in protest management, was launched on Tuesday. The dedicated unit was created to handle the challenges of detaining female protestors during rallies and dharnas in the city. Announcing the launch, Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said that the increasing frequency of protests in Hyderabad has often posed operational difficulties, particularly when women are involved. “These women have undergone specialised training in karate, along with specific instruction on how to safely detain and manage women during protests,” said Mr. Anand.  

The official noted that more personnel will soon be recruited to expand the unit into two full platoons, increasing its strength to 42 members.

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As construction of a new building for Osmania General Hospital picked up pace within the premises of the Goshamahal Police Stadium, the police commissioner inspected the site. 

The official said that the ground and stables have already been temporarily shifted to available space within the stadium complex. Additionally, all remaining police-related departments on the premises were fully moved and formally handed over to the Medical Department.

Mr. Anand informed that the government has earmarked 11.5 acres of land at the stadium site for the Hyderabad City Police. On this land, two five-storey buildings are under construction — one designated for the City Security Wing (CSW) and the other intended for the storage and parking of seized vehicles from across the city’s seven zones. Additionally, a new horse stable and training ground are being developed to accommodate the Mounted Police Unit. 

The commissioner further noted that an additional two acres of land near the Traffic Training Institute (TTI) was allocated for the police department’s use. The Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy sanctioned ₹55 crore towards these infrastructure projects and the Police Housing Corporation has been tasked with completing the construction within a year.