Hyderabad: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Hyderabad city police has deployed ten women constables to its mounted unit, marking a major step toward gender inclusion in policing. These officers will now handle patrolling, VIP movements, and bandobust duties.
Announcing the move on Friday, Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said the constables received two months of training at the Goshamahal Mounted Unit. He noted that the initiative aims to bring women to the forefront of field operations. “For the first time, women mounted officers will be part of regular patrols,” Anand stated.
Hyderabad police women’s mounted unit marks national first
Alongside this milestone, the Hyderabad police has launched an expansion of its dog squad. The current team of 34 dogs, overburdened with high operational demand, will receive support from 20 new additions. These dogs will undergo training at the Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) before deployment for tasks such as explosive detection, narcotics tracking, and criminal pursuit.
To ensure quality, the department formed a committee to procure dogs from reputed breeders nationwide. In the first phase, officials acquired 12 dogs. Additional batches will follow in later phases.
State sanctions 11.5-acre facility for new canine, equine units
With construction of the new Osmania General Hospital underway, police have begun relocating the Goshamahal mounted unit and dog kennels. The State government approved funding for a new 11.5-acre site that will host advanced facilities for the city’s canine and equine operations.
The new campus will feature buildings for the city security wing, a vehicle impound yard, new horse stables, a parade ground, and a 60-dog kennel. Officials plan to finalise the project tenders on September 8.
29,000 police personnel, 6 drones to monitor Ganesh immersion
Commissioner Anand confirmed that the police has completed all preparations for Saturday’s Ganesh idol immersion. The operation will involve 29,000 personnel working in shifts to manage the expected 40-hour immersion event. Officials anticipate around 50,000 idols will be immersed at Tank Bund alone.
To strengthen surveillance, police have added 250 CCTV cameras and will deploy six drones along immersion routes. Anand said authorities have imposed a ban on DJs this year, citing past deaths and health issues caused by high-volume audio equipment. He clarified that the decision addresses public health concerns and not religious sentiments. The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has expressed its full support.
Meanwhile, police plan to complete the immersion of the Khairatabad Ganesh idol between 6:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
