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Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
DGP holds half-yearly crime review meet
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Director General of Police, Dr Jitender, appreciated the efforts of all officers in maintaining law and order during the first half of the year. The DGP held the first half-yearly crime review meeting at the DGP office on Wednesday. In the meeting, DGP directed all unit officers to take proactive steps to focus on economic offences organized crime, enhance visible policing, and ensure public safety. Special emphasis was laid on women and children's safety, and performance of She Teams, AHTUs and Bharosa centres. The meeting was conducted by CID under ADG Charu Sinha, and joined by ADG LO Mahesh Bhagwat, ADG Anil Kumar, IG P& L M. Ramesh, SPs across the state, MZ IG Chandrashekhar Reddy and range DIG Tafseer Iqbal, as well as Cyberabad CPs Avinash Mohanty and Rachakonda G Sudheer Babu. The last presentation for the day was made by TGCSB Director Shikha Goel. During the review, the DGP examined crime trends, law and order situations, progress in investigation of major cases, and enforcement actions related to bodily offences, property offences, and crimes against women and children, presented by ADG CID. The key focus areas included the performance of each districts in all crimes, crime rate analysis, enhancing conviction rates, timely filing of charge sheets, and strengthening inter-departmental coordination. The DGP emphasized upon the use of data driven policing for crime mapping and effective crime control. He called upon all field officers to improve accountability, transparency, and service delivery at the police station level, to foster greater trust between the police and the public.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Survivors demands concrete action to check human trafficking in Andhra
VIJAYAWADA: On the eve of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025, survivors of human trafficking gathered at the Press Club in Vijayawada to demand stronger state action and effective Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across Andhra Pradesh. The event was organized by ATSEC - Andhra Pradesh Chapter, in collaboration with VIMUKTHI, HELP, RHEDS, and GUIDE, voluntary organisations. Apoorva, President of VIMUKTHI, State Federation of Women Survivors of Trafficking, acknowledged the government's efforts but emphasized that a trafficking-free state can only be achieved if AHTUs are fully empowered with a survivor-centered approach. 'Punishing traffickers must go hand in hand with ensuring compensation, protection, and rehabilitation for survivors. AHTUs must not just exist in name but be equipped to act,' she said. According to NCRB data (2016-2022), Andhra Pradesh registered 1,396 IPC cases and rescued 2,119 victims, while 594 cases under ITPA led to 771 rescues. However, 109 convictions were recorded, reflecting a conviction rate of just 8%, which exposes gaps in justice delivery. Speakers highlighted that only 13 of the state's 26 districts have notified AHTUs, and even these lack the independence to handle trafficking cases effectively. Lakshmi, Treasurer of VIMUKTHI, urged the government to dismantle trafficking networks by ensuring strong law enforcement, cutting illicit profits, and providing survivor-focused support systems.
