DGP C.V. Anand Inaugurates New Manuguru Police Station, Reviews Policing and Anti-Narcotics Measures in Bhadradri Kothagudem

DGP CV Anand on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Manuguru Police Station building in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Although administrative sanction for the project had been accorded nearly a decade ago, the construction remained incomplete due to lack of funds. The project was eventually completed with the support of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), public representatives, the district administration and other stakeholders.

The DGP inspected the newly built police station, which is equipped with modern infrastructure, including a Mini Command and Control Centre. He interacted with the station staff and directed them to deal firmly with anti-social elements and rowdy offenders while embracing emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, in policing. He stressed that feeding quality data into CCTNS 3.0 should be treated as a top priority to enable smarter, technology-driven and more efficient policing.

Recording his remarks in the Visitors' Book, the DGP observed that well-designed police stations not only provide a reassuring experience to complainants and members of the public but also create a better working environment that motivates police personnel to perform more effectively.

Addressing the gathering, the DGP called upon every member of the Telangana Police, from Home Guards to senior officers, to pursue the anti-narcotics mission with unwavering determination to protect the youth and future generations from the menace of drugs. He directed officers to intensify enforcement against drug peddlers and cultivators, stating that they should be viewed as an even greater threat than naxalites and dealt with firmly under the law.

Later, the DGP visited the 6th Battalion and SDRF Unit at Chatakonda in Palvancha, where he inspected the barracks, training facilities, armoury, infrastructure and rescue equipment. He also interacted with SDRF personnel. Noting that Bhadradri Kothagudem district is vulnerable to floods and other natural disasters, he stressed the need for rapid mobilisation, close coordination with other departments and maintaining the highest levels of operational preparedness at all times.

In the evening, the DGP conducted a comprehensive review of the performance of the Bhadradri Kothagudem Police Unit. During the review, the Superintendent of Police and other officers made detailed presentations on crime trends, conviction rates, anti-narcotics operations, investigations and key administrative issues.

Highlighting the district's strategic location along the borders of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, the DGP said it remains a critical entry point for ganja trafficking. He directed officers to intensify action against ganja cultivation, transportation and organised drug networks, while strengthening surveillance and route checks at bus stations, railway stations and other transit points with the support of K9 units.

The DGP stated that drug traffickers would be treated as more dangerous than extremists and terrorists and would face stringent legal action. He also instructed officers to improve the quality of investigations, enhance conviction rates and ensure the timely uploading of complete digital case records into CCTNS.

Reaffirming the Telangana Police's commitment to the State Government's vision of making Telangana a drug-free State by December 2029, the DGP emphasised that sustained enforcement, public participation and inter-departmental coordination would be key to achieving the objective.

During his visit, the DGP also inaugurated the newly constructed Police Guest House at the District Armed Reserve (DAR) Headquarters in Kothagudem.