Hyderabad: Malkajgiri police commissioner B Sumathi on Thursday announced a series of intensified anti-narcotics and law-and-order measures in the Dilsukhnagar and surrounding areas, citing the concentration of educational institutions and student hostels in the region. The initiative follows her surprise late-night foot patrol in plain clothes at Dilsukhnagar on May 2, during which several youngsters approached her with unsavoury remarks, prompting a broader review of night-time safety and youth behaviour.
Community Engagement and Police Strategy
Speaking to the media after meeting with private hostel managers, students, pan shop operators, and local residents at Dilsukhnagar on the evening of May 7, Sumathi stated that the police aim to build a drug-free society and would maintain continuous monitoring of student activity. As part of the strategy, drone surveillance and CCTV footage analysis will be employed to track late-night movement around hostels and other sensitive points where drug peddling and consumption have been observed. Night patrol teams have been equipped with drug detection kits to conduct spot tests on individuals found suspicious.
Technological and Infrastructural Upgrades
Sumathi revealed that more than 70% of the 3,200 CCTV cameras in the Dilsukhnagar-Saroornagar-LB Nagar areas are functional and integrated with the command control room for real-time monitoring and response. A special audit of hostels in Dilsukhnagar and surrounding areas is being conducted, and hostel managements have been directed to install high-resolution CCTV systems and alert parents as well as police if behavioural changes among youngsters are noticed. The commissioner emphasised, “Youngsters should work hard at this age to make a good career. They should not be indulging in bad habits like use of drugs. NDPS cases are serious offences and youth should stay away from drugs.”
Warning to Pan Shop Operators and Call for Public Cooperation
Sumathi also warned pan shop operators of stringent action if they resort to the sale of prohibited banned substances. She urged local residents and other stakeholders to cooperate with police efforts and report any suspicious activity. The police department is committed to creating a safe environment for students and residents alike.
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About the Author: Mahesh Buddi has been reporting on crime, courts, politics, transport, and civic issues for 18 years. Currently working for The Times of India as an Assistant Editor in Hyderabad, he has previously worked with the Delhi-NCR edition and has audio-visual media and research experience.
