Senior IPS officer Dr. Jitender has officially assumed charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, taking over from Ravi Gupta who retired from service. The appointment marks a significant transition in the state's top police leadership.
Background and Experience
Dr. Jitender, a 1992-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, brings over three decades of experience to the role. He has served in various key positions, including as Commissioner of Police for Hyderabad and as Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order). His tenure has been marked by several high-profile operations and initiatives aimed at improving public safety and modernizing the police force.
New DGP's Priorities
Upon taking charge, Dr. Jitender outlined his priorities, which include strengthening cybercrime prevention, enhancing community policing, and ensuring swift justice. He emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to tackle emerging challenges and maintaining law and order in the state.
The outgoing DGP, Ravi Gupta, was honored by the police department for his service. He served in the role for over two years and was credited with implementing several reforms, including the introduction of a new traffic management system and the expansion of the police emergency response network.
The change in leadership comes at a time when Telangana is focusing on improving its law enforcement infrastructure and tackling issues such as cybercrime, drug trafficking, and organized crime. The new DGP is expected to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor while bringing his own vision to the force.
