DGP warns TGSP personnel against indiscipline
Hyderabad: In the backdrop of TGSP personnel protests, Director General of Police (DGP) Jitender warned Telangana State Special Police (TGSP) ‘indiscipline in uniform’. He termed TGSP personnel taking to streets as a ‘very serious matter’ and threatened with liable actions.
According to the DGP’s official release, the Telangana State Police (TGSP) duty system has been in place for decades, dating back to United Andhra Pradesh and continuing after bifurcation. This system is currently being implemented.During recruitment, police constables are selected into three categories: Civil Police, Armed Police, and Special Police.
Explaining the duties of the three categories, DGP said, “Duties of Civil Police are to conduct investigations, prevent & detect crime, and handle law and order issues in the Districts, with assistance of District/City Armed Police (AR) Police, while Telangana State Special Police.”
Appreciates their contribution on various occasion especially during elections
(TGSP) addresses state-wide Law & Order concerns and is deployed for various duties in other states. It has a history of excellent performance during elections and other duties in other states.
Further assured to consider the concerns of TGSP personnel on merits & with sympathy.
Currently, all Police personnel receive surrender leaves and additional surrender leaves, a benefit not extended to other Government departments due to hard duties performed by Police during festivals and holidays. Since TGSP police operate under unique circumstances, this facility has been granted, added DGP.
Moreover, the salaries and allowances for police personnel in the state are the highest compared to other states. The Police Department implements various welfare measures, including Bhadratha and Arogya Bhadratha. In such circumstances, it is not appropriate for TGSP personnel to protest in the streets. TGSP is a uniformed and disciplined force, and the Police department’s image must be protected.
Further, the DGP appealed to TGSP personnel and their families as senior police officers, we are examining grievances on merits, and personnel are urged to carry out their duties as usual.
If there are any concerns, they can be raised in the “Darbar” with the officers/Commandants/ADGP TGSP and other senior officers.
“Indiscipline in uniformed forces is a very serious matter that attracts provisions of the Police Forces (Restrictions of Rights) Act and the Police (Incitement to Disaffection) Act and is liable to be penalised as per law,” said DGP in an official statement.
#Telangana police DGP #Jitender has strongly reacted to the widely held protests of Telangana State Special Police #TGSP over the week-off issue. Releasing a press note, the DGP office said “indiscipline in uniform forces is a serious matter.” #telanganapolice #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/50XmTYLgqa
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) October 26, 2024
