Telangana Police Triumph: 509 Maoists Surrender, Crime Drops, Cyber Success Soars

• Telangana DGP B. Shivdhar Reddy announced 509 Maoist surrenders this year, including 24 local and 483 from Chhattisgarh, with one each from AP and Maharashtra.
• Overall registered crimes decreased from 2.34 lakh in 2024 to 2.28 lakh in 2025, with major crimes down, though NDPS cases rose due to targeted action.
• Law and order improved, cybercrime control strengthened, but road safety remains a significant concern in the state.
• Telangana leads nationally in mobile phone recovery, returning over 1 lakh phones via the CEIR portal.
• Police are implementing mental health initiatives for staff, including risk mapping for suicidal tendencies and counseling for SHOs.

Why It Matters: Telangana Police achieve significant success with Maoist surrenders, crime reduction, and cybercrime control.