Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand, a 1991-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, has advised newly appointed Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to develop expertise in specialised areas of policing, pointing to emerging opportunities in dedicated wings dealing with food safety and traffic management.
He was addressing 112 probationary DSPs of the 2025 batch during their valedictory ceremony at the Dr MCR Human Resource Development Institute (MCR HRDI) in Hyderabad on November 10, 2026.
Congratulating the officers on completing the initial phase of their training, Anand observed that the large size of the batch might mean that not everyone would immediately receive a conventional law-and-order posting.
He therefore encouraged the young Group-I officers to consider specialised assignments and build expertise in areas that require dedicated policing capabilities.
DGP Highlights Opportunities in Newly Formed Specialised Wings
Anand referred to the Telangana government’s decision to establish specialised wings to address emerging administrative and public safety requirements.
He specifically mentioned:
- TG SAFE: A specialised initiative dealing with food safety.
- TG-TMARS: A dedicated wing for traffic management.
The DGP said these units had been established in response to specific requirements and could provide new opportunities for officers interested in developing expertise beyond conventional policing assignments.
His advice reflected the changing nature of policing, where specialised knowledge and focused enforcement mechanisms are increasingly important alongside traditional law-and-order responsibilities.
112 Probationary DSPs Complete 44 Weeks of Training
The newly appointed officers belong to the 2025 batch of Telangana’s Group-I recruitment.
During the ceremony, DGP C.V. Anand and MCR HRDI Director Abhilasha Bisht informed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy about the training and academic profiles of the probationers.
The batch comprises 112 officers, several of whom have strong academic qualifications, with some even holding doctoral degrees.
According to Anand, the officers had completed 44 weeks of rigorous training at the academy, with another 46 weeks of training remaining.
The training programme is intended to prepare them for the responsibilities of field policing and leadership within the state police establishment.
Anand Emphasises Leadership, Integrity and Physical Fitness
Beyond professional specialisation, the DGP highlighted the personal qualities expected of officers entrusted with policing responsibilities.
He said he had interacted with the probationers and discussed several important aspects of their professional development, including:
- Leadership: Developing the ability to guide teams and take responsibility during challenging situations.
- Courage and vision: Making decisions confidently while maintaining a clear understanding of policing objectives.
- Honesty and integrity: Upholding ethical standards and public trust in the police force.
- Humility: Remaining grounded while exercising authority.
- Physical fitness: Maintaining health and fitness throughout their careers, particularly because field assignments demand physical endurance.
Anand stressed that physical fitness was an important part of an officer’s preparedness for operational duties.
Telangana Expands Focus on Specialised Policing
The DGP’s interaction with the probationary officers comes amid the Telangana government’s efforts to strengthen specialised policing capabilities.
The creation of dedicated wings such as TG SAFE and TG-TMARS reflects an approach of assigning focused responsibilities to units dealing with specific public safety and enforcement challenges.
For the new DSPs, the advice to explore specialised assignments also signals the expanding range of career opportunities within the state police beyond conventional law-and-order postings.
With another 46 weeks of training remaining, the probationers are expected to continue their preparation before taking up the responsibilities associated with their new positions.
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