CM congratulates C.V. Anand
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister congratulated Mr Anand for winning the First Prize for Excellence in Anti-Narcotics at the World Police Summit 2025, held in Dubai. The summit, hosted by Dubai Police, recognises global policing efforts across various fields, including narcotics control.
'Our government has been categorical that narcotics pose a serious threat to our society, and cannot be tolerated in the name of 'lifestyle',' Mr Reddy posted. 'Drugs are a threat to our future generations and have to be fought against by all of us… I am happy @TelanganaCOPs is seriously working to destroy this menace. Let us all join together to end drugs and make #Telangana drugs-free.'
Congratulated #Hyderabad police commissioner @CVAnandIPS garu for earning top global honour for the fight against drugs. He received the first prize, for 'Excellence in Anti-Narcotics Award' at World Police Summit 2025, hosted by the Dubai Police.
Our government has been… pic.twitter.com/iMc8lZJ217 — Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) May 17, 2025
Shortly after this, Telangana DGP Jitender also posted a tweet, congratulating Commissioner Anand on receiving the award 'A proud moment for Telangana & India,' he wrote.
Congratulations to Sri C.V. Anand, IPS, CP Hyderabad, on receiving the Excellence in Anti-Narcotics Award at #WorldPoliceSummit2025, Dubai. A proud moment for Telangana & India.
We stand firm on #ZeroTolerance to drugs.#HNEW#TelanganaPolice#DrugFreeTelangana@CVAnandIPS… pic.twitter.com/zYCvDP2uJ4 — DGP TELANGANA POLICE (@TelanganaDGP) May 17, 2025
Responding to the recognition, Commissioner Anand said the award was a tribute to the people of Telangana and the State's collective resolve to curb drug trafficking. 'Any war against narcotics depends on three factors — political resolve, public support and excellent policing,' he said in a statement.
Over the past 16 months, Hyderabad and Telangana police have reportedly stepped up efforts to tackle narcotics using a mix of strategy, intelligence and technology. Mr Anand attributed this momentum to the 'commitment and vision' of the Chief Minister, who, he said, had transformed the anti-drugs drive into a people-backed movement.
'The Chief Minister has been unequivocal and determined to erase this menace to our society, especially our children,' he said, adding that the police would continue working with public support to realise the goal of a drugs-free Telangana.
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