Telangana to soon have Tourist police across major attractions in State
In the first phase, 80 police personnel will be assigned to the Tourism Department, with the system expected to be fully operational by World Tourism Day on September 27. The Tourist Police will be deployed at major attractions including Anantagiri, Somasila, Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, Pochampally, Nagarjunasagar, Buddhavanam, Bhadrachalam, and Amrabad among others.
He also recommended that the Tourism Department develop standard operating procedures for issuing shooting permits and organising special events, enabling police to provide timely and effective security. Film producers and event organisers were urged to give prior notice to facilitate adequate arrangements.
Mr. Ranjan said several initiatives were planned to boost tourism in Telangana, stressing the importance of Tourist Police in safeguarding visitors to spiritual, medical, and leisure destinations, and in attracting more domestic and international travellers.
Senior police officers from Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda were also present at the meeting.
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