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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Seeks More IPS Officers from Amit Shah

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, formally requesting an increase in the state's sanctioned IPS officer strength. He cited delayed cadre reviews and the need to combat modern security challenges like cybercrime and drug trafficking as primary reasons. The CM also highlighted administrative pressures from urban police reorganizations and Hyderabad's rapid growth. Additionally, the leaders discussed the successful surrender and rehabilitation of hundreds of Maoists in the state.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Urges Amit Shah for More IPS Officers

  • Cadre review delayed from 2021 to 2025
  • Modern threats like cybercrime & drug trafficking
  • Reorganisation of police commissionerates
  • 591 Maoists surrendered in 2 years
  • Request for central funds for backward regions
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Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy urges Amit Shah to allocate more IPS Officers to state

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Amit Shah, requests increased IPS cadre strength from 83 to 105 to tackle cybercrime, drugs, and urban security.

"He urged the Union Government to increase the sanctioned strength of IPS officers in the state from the current 83 to 105. - CM Revanth Reddy"

New Delhi, March 5

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allocate additional Indian Police Service officers to Telangana in line with the state's growing administrative and security needs. The request was made during a meeting held between the two leaders in New Delhi on Wednesday night.

The Chief Minister informed the Union Home Minister that the first cadre review after the formation of Telangana was conducted in 2016, while the next review, due in 2021, was delayed and finally carried out in 2025. Even then, only seven additional IPS officers were allocated to the state.

CM Revanth Reddy explained that Telangana, like the rest of the country, is facing several modern challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, white-collar crimes, and other emerging security threats.

He also highlighted the increasing administrative demands due to the reorganisation of the Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri Police Commissionerates, the proposed future city commissionerate, and the rapidly growing population in Hyderabad. In view of these developments, the Chief Minister urged the Union Government to increase the sanctioned strength of IPS officers in the state from the current 83 to 105.

He also requested that the third cadre review be conducted in the scheduled year of 2026.

During the meeting, the two leaders also discussed the issue of Maoist surrenders and their rehabilitation. The Chief Minister informed Amit Shah that significant improvements in policing have taken place in Telangana over the past two years. He stated that 591 Maoists have laid down their arms and joined the mainstream of society during this period.

CM Revanth Reddy also noted that several senior Maoist leaders have recently chosen to return to normal life, and the state government is providing them compensation and rehabilitation assistance as per the rules.

The Chief Minister further requested the Union Home Minister to extend financial support from the central government for development works in the backward regions of the state.

Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister V Seshadri, DGP B Shivdhar Reddy, Intelligence Additional DGP Vijay Kumar, and SIB IGP B Sumathi were also present at the meeting.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Good to see the CM is taking up state issues with the Centre. The delay in cadre reviews from 2021 to 2025 shows how bureaucratic hurdles can affect governance. More IPS officers are definitely needed for better law and order.
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Aman W
While the request seems valid, I hope the focus is on quality, not just quantity. We need officers who are tech-savvy to tackle cybercrime and modern threats. Also, the rehabilitation of surrendered Maoists is a positive step for lasting peace.
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Priyanka N
The statistics on Maoist surrenders are impressive – 591 is a big number. This shows improved policing and trust-building. Allocating more resources to backward regions, as requested, is crucial to prevent youth from taking up extremism.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to ask: is the existing force being utilized optimally? Before asking for more officers, the government should ensure maximum efficiency from the current 83. Transparency in postings and reducing political interference in policing is equally important.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the coordination between state and central leadership on security matters. The planned city commissionerate shows forward thinking for urban management. Hope the 2026 review happens on time!

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