Telangana DGP Urges Enhanced Railway Security with CCTV and Anti-Trafficking Steps

Fast Summary

• Teh State Level Security Committee for Railways met on Friday at the DGP Office in Hyderabad to review railway safety and crime prevention measures.
• Chaired by Director General of Police Jitender, the meeting was attended by senior officials including additional DGP Anil Kumar, IGP Ramesh Naidu, IG Aromasingh Thakur, and others from GRP and RPF alongside Intelligence Bureau representatives.
• Key focus areas discussed included:

– Enhancing passenger safety through extensive CCTV camera usage at stations.
– Strengthening coordination between Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF).
– Intensifying operation AAHT against human trafficking.
– Addressing crimes like thefts, suspicious deaths, drug trafficking, crimes against women, and verifying private individuals working on railway premises.

• Officials were directed to ensure timely filing of chargesheets and register gang files for property-related offenses.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The efforts outlined during the security meeting reflect a proactive stance toward combating crime and ensuring public safety in India’s railway network. The prioritization of CCTV installation underscores both surveillance-based deterrence strategies as well as accountability mechanisms. Regular coordination between GRP and RPF is vital for cohesive execution of operations across jurisdictional levels.

The emphasis on continuing anti-human trafficking operations aligns with national priorities concerning vulnerable populations. While stringent checks on private individuals working within railway premises could enhance integrity in operational spaces,successfully balancing enforcement with efficiency would likely require streamlined protocols. Additionally, ensuring timely legal actions such as chargesheet filings denotes a commitment to robust accountability structures.

such discussions spotlight the growing need for improved security infrastructure amidst rising passenger footfall in railways-a critical lifeline in India’s transportation network-possibly bolstering public trust if implemented effectively.

Read More: Published September 12, 2025 at Indian Opinion.