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Telangana DGP forms 100-member squad to curb food adulteration
Telangana DGP CV Anand has announced a dedicated 100-member enforcement wing to crack down on food adulteration, linking the move to rising cancer cases. The new unit will work alongside a revamped…
The Story in Brief
Telangana DGP CV Anand has announced a dedicated 100-member enforcement wing to crack down on food adulteration, linking the move to rising cancer cases. The new unit will work alongside a revamped inspection framework called T Safe to expand testing capacity.
Anand revealed that cybercrime losses in the state last year were around Rs 1,700-1,750 crore, far exceeding losses from conventional robbery and theft. He also flagged growing cannabis use, with drugs being disguised as chocolates to target children. On traffic, nearly 9.5 million vehicles ply Hyderabad daily. The DGP acknowledged a rise in corruption allegations against IPS officers and said he is counselling them.
The Indian Opinion
The DGP’s crackdown on food adulteration and drugs is timely, but the focus on VIP security cuts and redeployment from elite units may raise safety concerns in some quarters. The admission that corruption complaints against IPS officers are rising is rare and welcome. The real test will be whether the new squad files criminal cases against big food producers, not just small traders, and whether cybercrime recoveries improve.
Sources (2): siasat.com, deccanchronicle.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
