CM Revanth Reddy Urges Newly Appointed DSPs to Put Public Service Above Power

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged newly appointed Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to remember why they joined the police force and remain connected to their roots. Calling on them to serve society with honesty, commitment and accountability, he said the future direction of Telangana over the next 30 years would depend significantly on how the new officers discharged their responsibilities.

Addressing the newly recruited DSPs at the MCR HRD Institute in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said the recruitment process had been completed despite several challenges. He recalled that Group-I recruitments had remained stalled for nearly 13 years after 2011, leaving thousands of aspirants uncertain about their future. He attributed the difficulties faced by candidates to the previous government's negligence and administrative decisions.

Revanth Reddy said his government had prioritised reforms in the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) immediately after assuming office. He alleged that the commission had earlier become a centre for political rehabilitation. Following the UPSC model, the government appointed experienced members to strengthen the examination system. He also referred to retired DGP Mahender Reddy and senior IAS officer Venkatesham, who served as the commission's first and current chairpersons, respectively.

Of the 563 vacancies notified, 562 candidates had joined government service, including 112 newly appointed DSPs. The Chief Minister maintained that the recruitment process was transparent, pointing out that even children of daily wage workers under the employment guarantee scheme had secured positions. He said the government had defended the appointments up to the Supreme Court against allegations of irregularities.

Emphasising public trust, Revanth Reddy said police officers were often the first people approached by citizens facing difficulties. He urged DSPs to treat complainants with dignity, listen patiently and understand their problems before taking action. Official authority, he cautioned, should never be misused for personal interests or excessive display of power.

He also highlighted emerging challenges, particularly cybercrime, through which criminals steal money without physically meeting victims. The government had established specialised mechanisms for food safety, traffic management, drug control and cybercrime, while the EAGLE Force was strengthening anti-drug operations.