Cyberabad is one of the largest police commissionerates in the country, spanning 3,500 square kilometres, with 42 police stations, 16 traffic police stations, and 5 Crime Control Stations (CCS). It registers the largest number of FIRs in the region. As such, it presents several challenges to enforce law and order in this vast area, said Cyberabad Commissioner Avinash Mohanty.
In an interview with , the top police of this commissionerate speaks about challenges being faced in respect of traffic management, drug enforcement, and women's safety among others. Excerpts: Drug trafficking and abuse is the prime focus. The issue is being dealt with at the state level.
The anti-narcotics unit has been very active in identifying and dismantling drug networks, conducting regular raids, and collaborating with other departments to intercept drug shipments. More than 100 awareness programmes were conducted at educational institutions, academic centres and community-level meetings as they play a key role in strategising. Most drugs were found to come from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, while substances like heroin come from other parts of the country.
Our focus is on tracking main suppliers and dealers in the city who sell drugs to end users. We have a high level of commitment to women’s safety. If you observe, there have been no sensational incidents involving women.
Dedicated women's help desks are available at all police stations, along with a 24/7 helpline. The dedicated departments also .
