Hyderabad: Outgoing Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Dr. Jitender on Monday said citizen-centric policing must remain the guiding principle of the State Police. He made the remarks during a farewell programme organised at the DGP’s office by the ministerial staff association.
Jitender, who served as Telangana DGP for 14 months, said he had focused on making policing people-oriented. “Police officers and staff are also part of society. That is why we implemented several measures with citizens at the centre,” he said.
He noted that Telangana secured the top position in the India Justice Report during his tenure, crediting the achievement to the commitment of officers and personnel. He urged the force to continue working with integrity to sustain the reputation earned.
Telangana DGP Jitender farewell highlights achievements
Jitender said the Telangana Police had performed strongly since the formation of the State. He stressed that recognition for the department depended on the efficiency of DGP office staff, who play a central role in administration.
Additional DGP (Law and Order) Mahesh Bhagwat recalled that he and Jitender assumed charge on the same day. He praised Jitender’s leadership and listed reforms introduced, including QR codes for public feedback, regular meetings with Station House Officers, establishment of Young India Schools, Tourism Police, and initiatives that led Telangana to rank first in the India Justice Report.
Senior officers including IGPs S. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Tafseer Iqbal, M. Ramesh, Ramesh Naidu, and M. Srinivasulu, CID SP Naveen Kumar, and representatives of the DGP office ministerial staff association also attended. Association president C. Pawan, general secretary Harini, and cultural secretary Shivarajani were among those present.
