Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjnar and other senior officers during a crime review meeting at the TGICCC Auditorium in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad on Friday. | Photo credit: Arrangement
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said a central investigation team would soon be set up to keep a close watch on sensitive and high-impact cases, noting that the police cannot stop at arrests – but must take the investigation to conviction. He delivered the message at the October monthly crime review meeting held at the TGICCC auditorium in Banjara Hills on Friday.
Mr. Sajjanar asked the police officers about the current status of case records, the pace of investigations and the increase in specific categories of crimes. He also reviewed acquittals from older cases before issuing firm instructions. He reminded the police officers that every complaint at the police station should be immediately addressed and converted into an FIR without any attempt to downplay or shirk responsibility. He warned that those found negligent should expect to be suspended.
He highlighted cases pending for several years and asked officials to fast-track them with renewed focus. He stressed the respectful treatment of women visiting police stations, arguing that basic courtesy often determines whether victims choose to return for justice.
The officers have been told to develop a clear action plan for each case and ensure that no investigative step is left unchecked. Mr. Sajjanar called for a tougher stance on drugs, road accidents, online gaming rackets and betting networks, while demanding increased attention on cybercrime, women’s safety, street crime and food adulteration.
“SHOs must strengthen surveillance of noisy and habitual offenders in their jurisdictions and ensure that they do not re-emerge as troublemakers. The PD Act should be enforced against those involved in serious crimes whenever necessary,” the officer said.
He added that technical evidence needs to be gathered thoroughly to increase the conviction rate. Tough penalties are the only sustainable deterrent in a city where criminals often assume they can game the system. He urged cyber squads to stay ahead of fast-evolving online crimes with improved tools and expert-led investigations.
Commissioner Sajjanar also directed that officers should carry weapons while on duty, backed up by weapons drills every fortnight. He asked each officer to fully understand and control his jurisdiction and urged the SHOs to lead their teams and clear the pending cases expeditiously.
Other criminals CP Srinivasulu and DCPs from various wings and zones including K Apoorva Rao, Swetha, Rakshita Krishnamurthy, S Rashmi Perumal, K Shilpavali, C Rupesh, K Kiran Prabhakar, B Balaswamy, G Chandramohan, Na Ch Pravak Lavanya, V along with A Ch Pravak Lavanya, V. all other DCPs, ACPs and SHOs attended the meeting.
Published – 28 Nov 2025 20:24 IST
