Hyderabad: C V Anand, a 1991-batch IPS officer, took charge as Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana on Friday, succeeding DGP B Shivadhar Reddy. Anand was selected from a panel of three senior officers cleared by the Centre last week.
Speaking after assuming charge, Anand said his focus would be on deploying the latest technology, including Artificial Intelligence and drones, in crime control, traffic management, and road safety.
He also promised to establish the police department as a brand that brings revolutionary changes in the state, with a focus on special surveillance on cybercrimes, food adulteration, and land grabbing.
As part of departmental reforms, efforts will be made to recruit around 5,000 new personnel to address the staff shortage, and steps will be initiated to improve coordination among officers.
Anand held several key positions, including Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad (2013-2016), and later served as Hyderabad Police Commissioner.
