# Telangana DGP warns police against online betting addiction 2026-08-09T01:56:15+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Telangana DGP CV Anand has cautioned police personnel to stay away from betting apps and online gaming platforms, warning them against addiction. Speaking during a visit to the Mamnoor TGSP 4th Battalion in Warangal on Saturday evening, Anand cited the recent suicide of a constable at the DGP’s office, who had reportedly become addicted to online betting and gaming. He urged personnel not to fall into a similar trap. Anand assured battalion personnel that houses would be constructed through the police housing corporation if government land was available. He said promotions, deputations, AR conversions and transfer allowances would be handled transparently as per norms. The DGP recalled his tenure as SHO at Hasanparthy and expressed happiness at his continued association with the district. Mamnoor battalion commandant Sivaprasad Reddy, additional DGP Sanjay Kumar Jain and Warangal CP N Swetha Reddy accompanied him. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: DGP, gaming addiction, mental health, online betting, police welfare, Telangana Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-dgp-warns-police-against-online-betting-addiction/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-dgp-warns-police-against-online-betting-addiction/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.