Hyderabad: Two died on the spot after a speeding Brezza hit a water tanker at Exit-13 near Raviryala, Maheshwaram Mandal, Outer Ring Road, on Thursday, March 6.

According to reports, the crash killed a water tanker helper pouring water and a car passenger.

Another person suffered critical injuries and was taken to the nearby hospital for medical care.

Adhibatla police launched an investigation into the investigation.

More details awaited.

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Hyderabad: On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Hyderabad traffic police has released a traffic advisory for the convenience of commuters.

A 5 km run will begin from People’s Plaza from 6 am to 9 am, due to which the following junctions will experience traffic congestion. Commuters are advised to avoid these areas: Buddha Bhavan, Nallagutta X Road, Necklace Rotary and Secretariat Junction (Telugu Talli).

At People’s Plaza, traffic coming from Tank Bund and intending to go to PVNR Marg (Necklace Road) will be diverted to Karbala, Ranigunj.

At Nallagutta X Road, traffic coming from Minister Road and intending to go to PVNR Marg (Necklace Road) will be diverted to Karbala, Ranigunj.

Similarly, at Necklace Rotary, traffic coming from Panjagutta and Raj Bhavan and intending to go to NTR Marg and PVNR Marg (Necklace Road) will be diverted to Imax, Mint Lane Road. At VV Statue, the traffic will be diverted to Shadan and Nirankari areas.

At the Secretariat Junction (Telugu Talli), traffic coming from the Ambedkar Statue and intending to go to NTR Marg will be diverted to Iqbal Minar. At the same time, Hyderabad traffic coming from Iqbal Minar and intending to go to NTR Marg will be diverted to Upper Tank Bund.

At the Secretariat North East Gate, traffic coming from the Ambedkar Statue and Iqbal Minar and intending to go to NTR Marg will be diverted to Mint Lane.

The Hyderabad traffic police advises citizens to take note of the above diversions and traffic congestion points and use alternate routes to reach their destinations.

The traffic diversions and closures will be lifted once the run concludes, the advisory concluded.

Google to boost Hyderabad traffic management with AI tech

Hyderabad is set to benefit from cutting-edge traffic management solutions as Google India collaborates with the Telangana government to improve the city’s road systems. 

A high-level delegation from Google visited the Telangana State Police Integrated Command and Control Center (TGICCC) to explore ways to enhance traffic operations using Google’s advanced technology.  

Google and Hyderabad Police explored integrating live Google Maps data for real-time traffic updates, automating signals based on vehicle flow, improving patrol vehicle tracking, and using drone surveillance to monitor congestion.

Google’s experts also proposed cloud-based solutions for better data storage and AI-powered tools for faster CCTV footage retrieval. 

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Hyderabad: The Bandlaguda police solved the murder case of a realtor Masiuddin with the arrest of his wife, son and another man on Thursday, March 6.

DCP (south east) Kantilal Patel said that there were disputes between Masiuddin and his third wife Shabana.

On Tuesday, March 4, when Masiuddin came to Shabana’s house, there was a quarrel between them. Sameer, the step-son of Masiuddin, picked an argument with Masiuddin over property issues in the family.

During the quarrel, Sameer took an electric box and hit Masiuddin on his head, following which he collapsed.

Then Sameer called his friend Fareed and the duo tied his hands and legs. Shabana handed the duo a knife using which they slit Masiuddin’s throat leading to his death. All three then fled the spot.

The Bandlaguda police on information went to the spot and after booking a case, arrested the three accused in the murder case.

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Hyderabad: A fire erupted in Tolichowki on Thursday, March 6, at a Ford service centre, sending thick flames into the sky and causing panic among residents and commuters.

The fire erupted in the early evening hours at the service center, located on Seven Tombs Road, following which locals rushed to the spot. Area police officials also assisted in the firefighting efforts, and the flames were contained.

As the fire erupted, residents of the nearby areas were evacuated to ensure safety. Firefighters were also rushed to the spot and no casualties were reported.

Speaking to Siasat.com, the assistant general manager at Ford Fortune, Mohammed Taufeeq Imran, said that a short circuit is suspected as the cause of the fire; however, the exact cause is yet to be determined.

“There is heavy smoke still within the premises and hence we have been unable to ascertain the cause or the extent of damage. So far, one car has been gutted into the fire and two others have been damaged partially,” said Imran.

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Hyderabad: A fire broke out at Bahadurpura X Road on Thursday, March 6, sending thick smoke into the air and causing panic among residents.

Speaking to the media, local MLA Mohammed Mubeen stated that several fires have taken place at the same spot due to frequent burning of scrap materials including tires, car seats, etc.

“The fire erupted at 7:45 pm and on notification, fire fighters rushed to the spot and doused the fire. The MLA further directed the removal of the scrap from the area at the earliest, citing that it was located close to residential areas and several hospitals.

“Massive damage and escalation were prevented as the fire was contained,” said the MLA.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

Further details are awaited.

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Hyderabad: Dr Himanshu Pathak has officially been appointed as the new director general of The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

He was welcomed during a hybrid event held on Thursday, March 6, that brought together key stakeholders in agricultural research and development, with in-person gatherings in India and virtual participation across African and other locations.

In his address, Dr Pathak acknowledged both the challenges and opportunities ahead, as ICRISAT strengthens its mission to build agricultural resilience in dryland regions, navigating the impacts of climate change, population growth, and evolving dynamics in development funding. ​

“At this critical time for global agriculture, I am honored to lead ICRISAT and its exceptional team in driving innovations that strengthen dryland resilience and sustainable progress across Asia, Africa, and beyond. “By prioritizing frontier science and deepening collaboration with our partners, I am confident the Institute will continue developing transformative agri-food solutions that not only withstand global challenges but also create lasting prosperity for the future generations,” said Dr Pathak.

Dr Ismahane Elouafi, executive managing director of CGIAR, welcomed Dr Pathak’s appointment and emphasized his expertise in agricultural research and innovation.

“Under Dr Pathak’s leadership, I am confident that ICRISAT, as part of the CGIAR family, will further strengthen dryland food systems, empower communities, and drive lasting impact for the world’s most vulnerable,” said Dr Elouafi.

ICRISAT governing board chair, professor Prabhu Pingali, reinforced this endorsement, highlighting the board’s commitment to supporting Dr Pathak in advancing the institute’s strategic vision and expanding its global impact.

“Dr Pathak’s leadership comes at a crucial time when food systems must adapt to climate challenges and evolving global needs. “With his deep expertise, Dr Pathak is uniquely positioned to lead ICRISAT in driving impactful solutions that enhance resilience, empower smallholder farmers, and strengthen global food security. On behalf of the Governing Board, I extend our full support and best wishes to Dr Pathak as he embarks on this pivotal leadership role,” he said.

“We have an extraordinary network of partners, an incredible portfolio of mandate crops, and, most importantly, our dedicated team with the passion and expertise to drive our mission—transforming the drylands and uplifting the lives of the many who call them home,” said Professor Cathy Reade, the new governing board chair-elect of ICRISAT.

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Hyderabad: Five individuals have been arrested by the Shahalibanda police allegedly over illegal gambling at a residence in Sha Nagar, Shahalibanda, on Thursday, March 6. The main organiser, identified as Shaik Mohammed, is absconding.

According to police reports, sub-inspector B Gopal Reddy received a tip-off during a routine patrol at 8:00 am over a group involved in a game of chance, three-card gambling, near Badigummas.

The police conducted a raid at 8:30 am, accompanied by two independent witnesses following preliminary probe. Officers found five men betting on a three-card game and immediately apprehended them. The accused have been identified as:

1. Syed Omer Ali, 43, a Rapido driver from Shah Nagar, Misrigunj
2. Gyadari Sudhakar, 46, a cable technician from New Bakaram, Gandhi Nagar
3. Abdul Fareed, 35, an AC technician from Dabeerpura
4. Mohd Sajid Khan, 42, a mobile technician from Shahalibanda
5. Shaik Waheed, 58, a fruit vendor from Masab Tank.

During the operation, officers seized Rs 12,630 in cash and a deck of 52 playing cards from the suspects. The main organiser, Shaik Mohammed, managed to evade arrest.

The suspects reportedly confessed to engaging in gambling at the premises, following which a case has been registered under Sections 3 and 4 of the Telangana Gaming Act. Further investigation is underway.

Authorities are on the lookout for Shaik Mohammed.

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Hyderabad: The Congress government in Telangana on Thursday said it would organise an all-party meeting on delimitation of parliamentary constituencies to ensure that the state does not suffer any injustice in the exercise.

Briefing reporters late on Thursday after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy claimed the NDA government at the Centre intends to hurt the south through delimitation of constituencies.

The number of constituencies in south India should increase on a pro rata basis, the way they may increase in the north, he said.

The proposed all-party meeting would be led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and senior Congress leader and former minister K Jana Reddy.

Srinivas Reddy, however, did not specify when the proposed all-party meeting would be convened.

The Telangana government’s decision to conduct the all-party meeting came a day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin held a similar all-party meet on the issue of delimitation.

Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Cabinet meeting approved a draft bill to increase reservations for backward classes to 42 per cent, which would be passed in the Assembly.

The 42 per cent quota for backward classes was an election promise of the Congress.

The Congress government recently conducted a caste survey, an election promise of party leader Rahul Gandhi, to increase quotas for backward classes.

Srinivas Reddy said the Cabinet also decided to make a legislation on Scheduled Caste (SC) categorisation in the Assembly soon.

Last month, the state government accepted three key recommendations of the judicial commission appointed by it for the implementation of SC categorisation, while rejecting the panel’s other suggestion to exempt the ‘creamy layer’ from reservations.

Srinivas Reddy also said the Cabinet decided to make grand arrangements for the Miss World pageant to be held in Telangana from May 7-31.

The Cabinet is keen to ensure that there are no shortcomings in the arrangements for the guests, who would come from about 140 countries to attend the pageant, the minister said.

Srinivas Reddy also said that a governing board, similar to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) of Lord Venkateswara temple, would be appointed for the Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Yadadri near Hyderabad.

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Hyderabad: Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday, March 6, inaugurated the new Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Regional Office in Begumpet, Hyderabad.

Mandaviya described the facility as a ‘temple’ for employees, emphasizing efficient resolution of their concerns. He highlighted ongoing reforms, including an 8.5% interest rate for EPFO account-holders and digital processes for tasks like name changes.

Mandaviya also announced the upcoming ‘EPFO 3.0’, which aims to transform EPFO into a bank-like institution, allowing users to withdraw provident funds from ATMs without visiting an EPFO office.

Additionally, he noted that EPFO account-holders can now claim their funds from any branch.

Union minister G Kishan Reddy mentioned the separation of EPFO offices for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following their bifurcation.

He stated that all EPFO claims are being settled within three days as per Central government guidelines.

Addressing concerns about the Siddipet district PF office, Mandaviya assured that it would remain operational.

Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthy noted that the new building would house the Telangana zonal office and serve around five lakh EPFO members in the region.

The facility will also include an Additional Data Centre to enhance technological capabilities.

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Hyderabad: BRS working president and former minister KT Rama Rao expressed condolences over the death of a Telangana student in the United States (US).

Expressing shock over the brutal murder, he termed it deeply painful.

KTR offers assistance to kin of Telangana student who died in US

The former minister not only spoke to Raghavulu, the father of the student Gampa Praveen, but also assured him of all possible support.

He extended help in bringing Praveen’s body to India and coordinating with the Indian Embassy.

He was pursuing master’s degree

The victim, identified as 27-year-old Praveen from Keshampet mandal in Rangareddy district, had traveled to the US for his master’s degree.

He was in his second year at a university in Milwaukee.

As per reports, the Telangana student was attacked by unidentified assailants near a beach located close to his residence in the US.

After the attack, he collapsed at the scene and succumbed to his injuries before receiving medical care.

Though local authorities are conducting an investigation, the circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear.

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Hyderabad: The Telangana ASHA workers Union staged a protest at Harihara Kala Bhavan in Hyderabad under the auspices of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), highlighted several key demands, including the removal of GPS surveillance on ASHA workers and the implementation of a fixed monthly wage of Rs 18,000.

The union representatives submitted a memorandum to Dr. Venkati, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) of Hyderabad, detailing their demands.

These included provision of Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) benefits, job security, holidays on Sundays and festivals, payment of pending bills, maternity leaves, quality uniforms, and reduction of workload.

They also requested that tasks without remuneration should not be assigned to them.

The protest is part of a broader movement by ASHA workers across India, who are seeking better working conditions and compensation for their critical role in public health services.

In recent months, ASHA workers in various states have been organizing protests and demonstrations to press their demands, which include higher honorariums, retirement benefits, and improved service conditions.

In a related development, ASHA workers in other parts of the country, such as Kerala, have been protesting for similar demands, including increased honorariums and retirement benefits.

The Kerala government has faced criticism for its response to the protests, including attempts to train health volunteers as a potential replacement for striking workers.

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Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Smaithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday, March 7 said that the Centre’s new Income Tax Bill poses a threat to digital privacy of citizens.

KTR said that the new Income Tax Bill seeks to grant IT officials unchecked access to social media, emails, and online trading accounts under the guise of tax scrutiny. He opined that the unprecedented access to virtual spaces could lead to misuse, harassment and mass surveillance.

The former Telangana minister added that With financial data already subject to multiple reporting mechanisms, this draconian intrusion tramples on citizens’ fundamental rights and digital privacy.

“Who will hold officials accountable if there is any misuse of this overreaching provision?” the Sircilla MLA asked in a post on X. He demanded answers from the Prime Minister and Union finance minister regarding the issue.

Income Tax Bill 2025

Introduced in the Parliament in February this year by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the new Income Tax Bill proposes granting tax officials access to citizens’ digital and financial spaces. This includes granting access to officials to one’s emails, social media accounts, bank details, and trading transactions without a warrant or prior notice, merely on the basis of suspicion.

Following the introduction of the bill, the Congress party expressed concerns framing it as a tool for the government to intrude into personal lives and stifle dissent.

The new bill empowers income tax officials to check emails of a person based on a suspicion of undisclosed income or assets. A specific provision in the bill grants authorities the power to surpass access codes and gain entry to protected spaces, either physically or digitally, when deemed necessary.

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Hyderabad: The delimitation has changed the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency multiple times by including new assembly constituencies and excluding some older ones.

Currently, there are seven assembly segments in the Hyderabad parliamentary constituency.

Delimitation history of Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency

When the first delimitation was implemented in 1952, there were seven assembly segments, namely Mushirabad, Somajiguda, Chadarghat, Begum Bazar, Shalibanda, Karwan, and Hyderabad City.

Over the years, it changed, and now Malakpet, Karwan, Goshamahal, Charminar, Chandrayangutta, Yakutpura, and Bahadurpura assembly segments form the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency.

Following is the delimitation history of the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency.

Concerns of southern states

It is feared that southern states will lose out in the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies due to the shrinking population.

An exercise to redraw the parliamentary constituencies based on population is due in 2026. This will increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 753. Regional parties in the South fear that this will result in a huge jump in the number of seats in states with higher populations, while the increase in the South will be marginal.

Leaders of these parties feel that southern states are being punished for the effective implementation of family planning over the last few decades, as states with a higher density of population will have greater representation in the Lok Sabha.

As delimitation is due in 2026, the assembly segments in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency may also change.

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Hyderabad: In a significant move, the Telangana government has announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees.

Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced a 2.5% DA increase for RTC employees. Official orders regarding this decision were issued on Friday, March 7.

The DA hike will result in an additional monthly expenditure of Rs 3.6 crores for TGSRTC. This increase is expected to benefit approximately 30,000 TSRTC employees. Additionally, the government has decided to clear pending DA arrears, ensuring timely payments to employees.

Indira Mahila Shakti buses

In another significant initiative, the Telangana Government is set to launch “Indira Mahila Shakti” buses on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Initially, 150 buses will be introduced on a rental basis through Mandal Mahila Samakya Sanghams, with plans to expand to 600 buses in subsequent phases.

These buses are part of a broader effort to empower women by involving them in the operation and management of public transport services.

The inauguration of these buses is scheduled to take place on Saturday, with chief minister A Revanth Reddy presiding over the ceremony.

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Hyderabad: A fire broke out at an aluminium manufacturing factory in Hyderabad’s Jeedimetla on Friday, March 6.

The incident occurred at Ramreddy Nagar in the industrial area. Speaking to Siasat.com, Jeedimetla fire officials said, “The scrap caught fire, and it got big approximately between 7:00-7:30 am. There are no casualties.”

Fire tenders arrived at the spot and brought the fire under control. The police have registered a case and are investigating the development.

(This is a breaking story, further details will be updated)

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Hyderabad: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police C.V. Anand appointed four women inspectors as Station House Officers (SHOs).

Speaking at the event, commissioner Anand emphasized that women are excelling in every field and encouraged the newly appointed SHOs to demonstrate their capabilities in their new roles.

The following transfers were announced:

• Jyotsna Talloju, previously SHO of WPS Central Zone, is now SHO of Kachiguda (L&O) Police Station.
• Domata Debora has been moved from Main PCR to SHO of WPS Central Zone.
• Chitti Bura has been transferred from Task Force Admin to SHO of Secretariat (Lake) Police Station.
• P. Venkat Laxmi has been shifted from CCC to SHO of Traffic PS Nampally.

Additionally, two other officers were reassigned:

• Chandra Kumar Kagitha, former SHO of Kachiguda PS, has been transferred to Main PCR.
• Satya Narayana Muttineni, previously SHO of Secretariat (Lake) PS, is now SHO of Traffic PS Nallakunta.

The transfers mark an important step in promoting gender inclusivity within the police force.

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Hyderabad: A task force team from the Food Safety Department of Telangana has conducted raids at famous restaurants in Tolichowki and Ameerpet.

During the raid, many violations were found.

Violations found during raids at famous restaurants in Tolichowki, Ameerpet

At Tolichowki’s 4 Seasons Multicuisine Restaurant, refrigerators were maintained in unhygienic conditions. The drains in the kitchen floor were not equipped with traps to capture contaminants.

Apart from that, heavy cockroach infestation was observed, with cockroaches present everywhere in the kitchen.

Moreover, the team found the presence of rat feces in the storage, indicating a rodent infestation.

Apart from Tolichowki’s 4 Seasons, raids were conducted at restaurants in Ameerpet. At Taaza Kitchen, which is located in Ameerpet, the team found semi-prepared and raw materials, food, and non-food items stored together.

Moreover, food articles in the refrigerator were found to be uncovered and unlabeled.

Amogha hotel & cafe

The team also conducted a raid at Amogha Hotel and Cafe, which is also located in Ameerpet.

During the raid, the team found that refrigerators were not maintained properly, and the articles in them were uncovered and unlabeled.

In the past few months, the teams have conducted raids at famous restaurants in various places in Hyderabad, including Tolichowki and Ameerpet, and found multiple violations. However, violations are still surfacing at many eateries.

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Hyderabad: Popular singer Kalpana Raghavendar, who was recently rushed to a hospital after being found unconscious in her residence in Hyderabad, has now put out a video clip in which she has made it clear that she was saved only because of the timely efforts of her husband Prasad Prabhakar.

The well-known singer, who has sung thousands of songs in both Tamil and Telugu, was recently found in an unconscious state at her home in Hyderabad and rushed to a hospital where she is currently recuperating. A section of the media had claimed that the singer had attempted suicide.

In the video clip that Kalpana Raghavendar put out, the singer said, “There is a wrong piece of information that is being circulated in the media about me and my husband. I am putting out this video to provide clarity on the issue.”

“First of all, I have to say I am 45 years old. At this age, I am doing my Ph.D, and LLB. Both of these are due to my husband’s encouragement. I am also doing a lot of other things. For today’s musical industry, I am trying to update myself. I am trying to do different types of concerts. Because of all this, I have had stress and was unable to sleep,” the singer informed.

Stating that she had been struggling for several nights, unable to sleep, Kalpana said she chose to go to a doctor for the treatment of insomnia.

“He(the doctor) prescribed certain drugs for me. On that particular day, the dosage I took of a certain prescribed drug was slightly more. As a result, I became unconscious,” she said, trashing reports that claimed that she had attempted suicide.

“The only reason I am sitting before you and talking is because of the efforts of my husband. At the right time, he took the help of the police. He immediately informed them and the media. They really rescued me is what I should say. Please don’t trust any wrong news. There are no personal issues between us. By God’s grace, the best thing that has happened to me is my husband Prasad Prabhakar. I am so blessed to have him in my life. The next best thing is my daughter Daya Prasad,” she clarified.

She again reiterated, “I have no personal issues. By God’s grace, I am well and happy. My family is well. I faced some difficulty because of health issues. I will return to normalcy very soon and I shall be there to entertain you all with my singing. I really need to thank the media and the police and everybody from the music fraternity. I am so grateful to all the love and support you people have given to me and my family,” the singer signed off.

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When the scorching summer heat comes mixed with the long hours of fasting in Ramadan, one drink remains a staple in nearly every Hyderabadi household- Rooh Afza. Its ruby-red hue, fragrant aroma and cooling sweetness make it an instant refresher, a tradition passed down through generations. While the drink is a household name, only a few know the story of how it came to be. Who created this iconic sharbat and how did it become such an essential part of Ramzan? Read on as Siasat.com dives into the story behind Hyderabad‘s favourite Ramzan drink.

The evolution of Rooh Afza

It all started in 1907 when Old Delhi’s Unani doctor Hakim Abdul Majeed tried to combat the problem of people dying of intense heatstrokes. Instead of prescribing medicines, he came up with a cooling concoction comprising portulaca seeds, chicory, grapes, coriander, rose petals and other fragrant flowers. This creation quickly became popular for its ability to fight heatstrokes and dehydration and thus, Rooh Afza was born.

The drink went on to quench the thirst of many not just as a medicine but as a popular summer drink as well and by the 1940s, it had become a must in every house of pre-partition India. However, the partition of India in 1947 marked a turning point for Rooh Afza. While Hakim’s elder son remained in Delhi, his younger son migrated to Pakistan and set up Hamdard Pakistan, ensuring that the drink stayed on both sides of the border.

Today, it is produced in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, with each region embracing it as a symbol of their cultural and culinary heritage. In fact, in Pakistan, it is even termed the ‘Summer Drink of the East’ and is vitally associated with the country’s national identity.

Rooh Afza’s Legacy

According to Hamdard Laboratories Bangladesh’s website, the name ‘Rooh Afza’ is inspired by a character in the book Masnavi Gulzar-e-Nasim, which was first published in 1254 by Pandit Deya Shankar Nasim. In the story, Rooh Afza is the daughter of the King of Firdaus (Heaven), symbolizing purity and rejuvenation- qualities that align perfectly with the drink’s purpose.

The packaging of Rooh Afza plays an integral role in its popularity. In its early days, the syrup was sold in used bottles of wines of any size, colour and shape which could be easily available. Later, uniform white bottles, known as ‘pole bottles’ were introduced. Interestingly, Rooh Afza is the first sharbat for which the white bottles were obtained. The iconic label that still adorns its bottles today was designed by artist Mirza Noor Ahmad and was printed by the Bolton Press of Bombay.

Over the decades, Rooh Afza has cemented its place in South Asian culture. From being an essential part of iftar spreads to a childhood favourite for generations, its influence extends beyond just being a beverage. The drink’s versatility has allowed it to be used in a variety of culinary creations including firni, milkshakes, ice creams and even fusion desserts like cheesecakes, Mohabbat ka Sharbat, faloodas and lattes.

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Hyderabad: The Telangana government issued orders on Friday, March 7, transferring 21 IPS officers to various posts.

According to the order, the deputy commissioner of police, Central Zone, Hyderabad, K Shilpavalli, has been posted for this position, replacing Akshansh Yadav. The superintendent of police, intelligence: Ch Sindhu Sarma, previously superintendent of police, Kamareddy, has been posted in this role, filling an existing vacancy.

Inspector general of police, CID: M Srinivasulu, who was serving as commissioner of police, Ramagundam, has been appointed to this position, filling an existing vacancy. The superintendent of police, SIB, intelligence: Y Saisekhar, has been posted to this role.

The following transfers and postings are notified:

Commissioner of police, Nizamabad: Potharaju Sai Chaitanya, IPS, previously superintendent of police, Telangana anti narcotic bureau, Hyderabad, has been appointed to this role, relieving Ch Sindhu Sarma, IPS from the full additional charge of this post.

The commissioner of police, Karimnagar: Gaush Alam, IPS, previously superintendent of police, Adilabad, has been transferred to this position, replacing Abhishek Mohanty, who has been relieved from the Telangana cadre.

The additional director general of Telangana police (Personnel): Dr Anil Kumar, has been transferred to this post while also holding full additional charge as Director General, Telangana Special Protection Force, Hyderabad, until further orders. Mahesh M Bhagwat, IPS has been relieved from the full additional charge of this post.

The commissioner of police, Warangal: Sunpreet Singh on his promotion to deputy inspector general of police, has been posted to this position, replacing Ambar Kishor Jha.

Superintendent of police, women safety wing, Hyderabad: Chetna Mylabhutala, previously deputy commissioner of police, Peddapalli, Ramagundam commissionerate, has been transferred to this post.

Superintendent of police, Kamareddy: M Rajesh Chandra, formerly deputy commissioner of police, Yadadri Bhongir, Rachakonda, has been transferred to this position, replacing Ch. Sindhu Sarma.

Superintendent of Police, Adilabad: Akhil Mahajan, IPS, formerly superintendent of Telangana police, Rajanna Sircilla, has been transferred to this position, replacing Gaush Alam.

Superintendent of police, anti narcotic bureau, Hyderabad: Chennuri Rupesh, previously superintendent of police, Sangareddy, has been appointed to this role, replacing Potharaju Sai Chaitanya.

The deputy commissioner of police, Yadadri Bhongir, Rachakonda: Akshansh Yadav, formerly deputy commissioner of police, Central Zone, Hyderabad City, has been transferred to this position, replacing M Rajesh Chandra.

Superintendent of police, Sangareddy: Paritosh Pankaj, previously officer on special duty (OSD), Kothagudem, has been appointed to this post, replacing Chennuri Rupesh.

The superintendent of police, Rajanna Sircilla: Gite Mahesh Babasaheb, formerly OSD, Mulugu, has been transferred to this role, replacing Akhil Mahajan.

Deputy commissioner of police, Warangal East: Ankit Kumar Sahkhwar, who was waiting for a posting, has been appointed to this position, replacing P Ravinder, SP (NC), who has been transferred.

Deputy commissioner of police, Mancherial, Ramagundam: A Bhaskar, has been posted to this position.

Superintendent of police, Suryapet: K Narasimha, has been appointed to this post, replacing Sunpreet Singh.

Deputy commissioner of police, Peddapalli, Ramagundam commissionerate: P Karunakar, superintendent of police (NC), has been appointed to this post, replacing Ms Chetna Mylabhutala.

Superintendent of police, CID: P Ravinder, superintendent of police (NC), has been transferred and posted to this position, filling an existing vacancy.

Major IPS transfers expected post MLC elections

According to sources earlier, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy has been reportedly dissatisfied with their performance. While these officials attempted to implement government schemes, they reportedly fell short of expectations.

The CM had directed district collectors to oversee scheme implementation through field visits, but many have remained confined to their offices. He recently expressed his disappointment during a collectors’ conference.

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