All Telangana Police Vacancies to Be Filled by 2028: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that all vacant posts in the police department will be fully filled by 2028. Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day event held at Goshamahal Stadium in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister stated that maintaining law and order is a top priority for the state government. He disclosed that an additional recruitment of 5,000 police personnel will also be taken up soon.

The government has substantially enhanced the ex-gratia provided to the families of police personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty. CM Revanth Reddy announced that the compensation for home guards has been increased to Rs 10 lakh. The ex-gratia for constables, head constables, and ASIs has been raised to Rs 1 crore, while for SIs and inspectors, it is now Rs 1.25 crore. For DSPs and Additional SPs, the compensation has been increased to Rs 1.50 crore, and for SPs and IPS officers, it stands at Rs 2 crore.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister emphasized that friendly policing is strictly meant for victims and ordinary citizens, not for criminals. He directed officials to take stern action against drug dealers and land grabbers. Additionally, the DGP urged the police force to focus specifically on new challenges and controlling modern crimes.