Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Telangana cadre, has directed officers of the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate to strengthen night patrolling, improve surveillance and make greater use of technology in crime detection following a rise in registered criminal cases.
During a review meeting with Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B. Sumathi, a 2006-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, and other senior officers, Anand examined crime statistics, investigation progress, road accidents, cybercrime and the functioning of specialised police units.
The commissionerate recorded 23,747 criminal cases in 2026 so far, compared with 18,778 in 2024 and 18,480 in 2025, according to figures presented at the meeting. The police commissionerate also underwent reorganisation during this period, changing the jurisdictions of some police stations.
Malkajgiri Crime Statistics: Key Figures for 2026
The review highlighted increases in several categories of reported crime, including theft, cheating and cases involving physical injuries. Road accident fatalities also rose compared with the previous two years.
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Key figures presented during the review included:
- Total criminal cases: 23,747 in 2026 so far, against 18,778 in 2024 and 18,480 in 2025.
- Theft cases: 2,196 in 2026, compared with 1,484 in 2024.
- Cheating cases: 2,789 in 2026, against 2,404 in 2024.
- Cases involving hurt: 1,797 in 2026, compared with 1,311 in 2024.
- Road accident fatalities: 340 in 2026, against 308 in 2024 and 270 in 2025.
- Murder cases: 41 in 2026 so far.
- Kidnapping cases: 365 in 2026 so far.
The figures were discussed as part of the assessment of crime trends and policing requirements across the commissionerate.
DGP Appreciates Detection of 17 Major Cases
Anand appreciated Malkajgiri police for detecting all 17 cases described during the review as sensational and important cases reported during the year.
He particularly commended officers for solving the kidnapping and murder case involving a five-year-old girl at Villa Orchids, a gated community in Kowkoor, within 24 hours.
The incident prompted renewed emphasis on security arrangements in residential communities. Anand stressed the importance of continuous surveillance and adequate CCTV coverage to help prevent crime and support investigations.
He also reviewed the case involving the theft of firearms from Army premises in Bolarum and the subsequent arrest of the accused.
The DGP directed officers to strengthen surveillance against gangs involved in house burglaries, including a Nepal-based gang reported to be operating within the commissionerate limits.
He also acknowledged police work in serious criminal cases that resulted in convictions, including cases in which courts imposed capital punishment. He emphasised that thorough investigation and consistent follow-up were important for securing convictions.
Night Patrolling and Technology Among Key Priorities
Anand instructed Station House Officers (SHOs) and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to strengthen beat patrolling, particularly at night, and ensure sufficient personnel are deployed in vulnerable areas.
He also directed officers to make effective use of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), keep records updated and monitor investigations closely.
These measures were discussed in response to the crime figures and operational challenges presented at the meeting.
Road Safety Concerns in Keesara, Cherlapally and Ghatkesar
The DGP expressed concern over the number of road accident fatalities and called for preventive measures at accident-prone locations.
Officials identified Keesara, Cherlapally and Ghatkesar among the areas where road fatalities had increased compared with the previous year.
Anand directed officers to focus on measures to prevent accidents at vulnerable stretches and improve road-safety enforcement.
The review included road accidents alongside conventional crime, reflecting the commissionerate’s responsibility for addressing public-safety concerns across its jurisdiction.
Cybercrime and White-Collar Offences Under Review
Officials informed the DGP that approximately 10 to 11 cybercrime and white-collar crime cases were being registered daily within the commissionerate.
Anand called for specialised training for investigators dealing with such offences. He also stressed the need for awareness programmes in colleges and gated communities to help people recognise and avoid cybercrime.
The directions focused on strengthening both investigative capacity and public awareness as police deal with technology-related offences.
DGP Stresses Timely Action in POCSO Cases
The meeting also covered investigations registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Anand directed officers to strengthen investigations, ensure timely filing of charge sheets and facilitate assistance and compensation for victims wherever applicable.
The instructions placed emphasis on investigation timelines and the support available to victims during the legal process.
Malkajgiri Commissionerate to Receive 235 Additional Posts
Police Commissioner B. Sumathi informed the DGP that 235 additional posts were due to be allocated to the Malkajgiri Commissionerate following the reorganisation of police commissionerates.
The proposed allocation is expected to address staffing requirements arising from the administrative changes. The commissionerate’s revised police-station jurisdictions were also part of the context in which the crime figures were reviewed.
During the meeting, Anand interacted with police personnel and received representations concerning their service-related grievances. He assured officers that the issues raised would be examined and addressed.
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