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Hyderabad, Oct.26 (PMI): The system of duties in the Telangana State Police (TGSP) has been in place since several decades and during the time of United Andhra Pradesh and continues after bifurcation. The system is currently being implemented as well. During recruitment, police constables are selected into three categories: Civil Police, Armed Police and Special Police.
Duties of Civil Police is to conduct investigation, prevent & detect crime and also handle law and order issues, in the Districts, with assistance of District/City Armed Police (AR) Police, while Telangana State Special Police (TGSP) addresses State-wide Law & Order concerns as well as are deployed for various duties in other States as well. There is history of TGSP having done excellent duties during elections in other States and other duties entrusted to them. Director General of Police, Telangana Hyderabad Cyber Crimes said the Police Department will consider the concerns of TGSP personnel on merits & with sympathy. At present, all Police personnel receive surrender leaves and additional surrender leaves, a benefit not extended to other Government departments in view of hard duties performed by Police even during festivals and holidays. Since TGSP police operate under unique circumstances, this facility has been granted.
Moreover, salaries and allowances to police personnel in the State are highest compared to other States. The Police Department takes up various welfare measures including Bhadratha, Arogya Bhadratha and so on. In such circumstances, it is not appropriate for TGSP personnel to protest in the streets. TGSP is a uniformed and disciplines force, and the Police department’s image must be protected. It is to appeal to TGSP personnel and their families as senior police officers, we are examining grievances on merits, personnel are urged to carry out their duties as usual. If there are any concerns, they can be raised in the “Darbar” with the officers/Commandants/ADGP TGSP and other senior officers. (PMI)
