Hyderabad Police to form Central Investigation Team to oversee major investigations

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said a Central Investigation Team will soon be constituted to keep a close watch on sensitive and high-impact cases, noting that the police cannot stop at arrests – but must push investigations through to convictions. He delivered the message at the monthly crime review meeting for October, held at the TGICCC auditorium in Banjara Hills, on Friday.

Mr. Sajjanar questioned officers on the present state of case registration, the pace of inquiries and the rise in specific offence categories. He also reviewed acquittals from older cases before issuing firm directions. He reminded officers that every complaint at a police station must be acted upon immediately and converted into an FIR without any attempt to dilute seriousness or evade responsibility. Those found negligent, he warned, should expect suspension.

He drew attention to cases pending for several years and asked officials to fast-track them with renewed focus. He stressed respectful handling of women visiting police stations, arguing that basic courtesy often determines whether victims choose to return for justice.

Officers were told to develop a clear plan of action for every case and ensure that no investigative step is left unchecked. Mr. Sajjanar called for a tougher stance on drugs, road accidents, online gaming rackets and betting networks, while also demanding heightened attention to cybercrime, women’s safety, street crime and food adulteration.

“The Station House Officers (SHOs) must strengthen surveillance on rowdy sheeters and habitual offenders in their jurisdictions and ensure that they do not re-emerge as troublemakers. The PD Act should be invoked against those involved in serious crimes whenever necessary,” said the officer.

He added that technical evidence must be collected thoroughly to raise conviction rates. Strong sentencing is the only sustainable deterrent in a city where criminals often assume they can play with the system. He urged the cyber units to stay ahead of rapidly evolving online offences with upgraded tools and expert-led investigations.

Commissioner Sajjanar also directed that officers should carry their weapons while on duty, supported by a weapon drill every fifteen days. He asked each officer to fully understand and control their jurisdiction, and he pressed SHOs to guide their teams and clear pending cases quickly.

Additional CP Crimes Srinivasulu and DCPs from multiple wings and zones attended the meeting, including K Apoorva Rao, Swetha, Rakshita Krishnamurthy, S Rashmi Perumal, K Shilpavali, C Rupesh, K Kiran Prabhakar, B Balaswamy, G Chandramohan, Ch Srinivas, V Aravind Babu and P Lavanya Nayak Jadhav, along with all additional DCPs, ACPs and SHOs.