Telangana, Hyderabad: The North Zone Police in Hyderabad held a coordination meeting on October 24, 2024, with officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Secunderabad Cantonment Board, Medical & Health Department, Women & Child Welfare Department, Labour Department, and various NGOs. The meeting addressed critical issues concerning street dwellers and homeless individuals.
Key Focus Areas of the Meeting:
Providing immediate shelter for individuals living on the streets and ensuring their well-being and dignity.
Respectfully managing the remains of deceased persons, especially with the rise in the number of unidentified bodies found daily.
Primary Discussion Points:
Identifying locations for temporary and permanent shelters to accommodate those on the streets.
Enhancing access to medical and mental health services.
Developing protocols for the respectful handling and identification of deceased individuals.
Strengthening collaboration with NGOs to improve outreach and support for vulnerable populations.
All participants underscored the importance of a compassionate, coordinated approach to these urgent social concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to develop a comprehensive action plan prioritizing the needs of the city’s vulnerable populations. Further updates and specific action steps will be announced in the coming days as efforts progress towards these goals.
Our Citizen Reporter – Telangana
Mr. Bharath Reddy
