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Telangana Appoints Outgoing DGP Shivadhar Reddy as Security Advisor

Telangana government appointed outgoing DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy as State Security Advisor for three years. He will advise on police, law and order, internal security, crime control, narcotics control, and road safety. Shivadhar Reddy, superannuating on Thursday, will have Chief Secretary rank and Rs 2.25 lakh monthly remuneration. Separately, Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao was appointed advisor for Backward Classes welfare with minister of state rank.

Key Points: Telangana Appoints Shivadhar Reddy as Security Advisor

  • Shivadhar Reddy appointed State Security Advisor for 3 years
  • Will advise on police, law, internal security, crime, narcotics, road safety
  • Gets rank of Chief Secretary, Rs 2.25 lakh monthly remuneration
  • Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao appointed BC welfare advisor with minister rank
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Telangana appoints outgoing DGP Shivadhar Reddy as security advisor

Telangana appoints outgoing DGP Shivadhar Reddy as state security advisor for three years; also names Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao as BC welfare advisor.

"He will advise the government on the issues concerning police, law and order, internal security, crime control, narcotics control and road safety - Government Order"

Hyderabad, April 30

The Telangana government on Thursday appointed outgoing Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy as the State Security Advisor.

He will advise the government on the issues concerning police, law and order, internal security, crime control, narcotics control and road safety for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge, said a Government Order.

He will have the status and rank of Chief Secretary to the government. According to the GO, he will be paid a fixed remuneration of Rs 2.25 lakh per month.

Shivadhar Reddy is superannuating from service on Thursday (April 30). The government has already appointed C.V. Anand as the next DGP.

According to the GO, Shivadhar Reddy is entitled to office accommodation. He is also entitled to rent-free accommodation or HRA of Rs 50,000 in lieu of a rented or own house.

The SSA will be provided with a government vehicle. The Home Department shall provide him an OSD, a private secretary, one personal assistant, two drivers and four office subordinates.

Meanwhile, the state government has also appointed senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao as advisor to the government for Backward Classes (BC) welfare and development.

He will enjoy the rank and status of minister of state in the state.

Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has issued a Government Order in this regard. "He will rank at Article 18 of the Warrant of Precedence, as a measure personal to the dignitary for the duration of the term of the office, without formal amendment to the State Table of Warrant of Precedence," reads the GO.

Hanumantha Rao, a former MP and one of the senior leaders of the Congress party, was a strong aspirant for the Rajya Sabha seat in the recent elections held for two seats from Telangana.

However, the party picked Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy. Both were unanimously elected to the Upper House of Parliament.

Singhvi was elected for the second term, while Narender Reddy, a close friend of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made his debut as the MP.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Hyderabadi, I've observed Shivadhar Reddy's tenure. He did well in maintaining law and order during tough times like the Disha Act protests. But Rs 2.25 lakh salary plus rent-free accommodation? That's too much for a retired bureaucrat! Meanwhile, our auto drivers struggle with fuel prices. Dear government, please be more sensible with taxpayers' money. 😤
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Vikram M
Good to see the government valuing expertise. Shivadhar Reddy has three decades of experience—he knows the ground reality of Telangana's policing challenges. The security advisor role is crucial for internal security, especially with the Naxalite issue in some districts. But why give him an entourage of six staff? That seems wasteful. Hope he proves worthy of this trust.
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Sarah B
Interesting appointment. In Western countries, such senior advisors often serve pro bono or for nominal fees. The Rs 2.25 lakh monthly salary plus HRA and vehicle seems generous. But I understand the context—India often rewards retired civil servants with such posts. The real test will be if his advice leads to better policing and reduced crime rates in Telangana.
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Ananya R
Meanwhile, they also appointed Hanumantha Rao as BC welfare advisor. That's pure politics! He lost the Rajya Sabha ticket, so they pacified him with an advisory post. Typical Congress appeasement. But seriously, why create so many advisory positions? We need action, not more advisors drawing salaries. The BC welfare department already has officers—let them work! 😒
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Rohit P

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