Telangana, Hyderabad City: The city of Hyderabad has recently seen an increase in incidents involving homeless individuals, some of whom are reportedly struggling with mental health issues. They have been frequenting religious events and locations, causing concern about potential disruptions to public order if these incidents go unchecked, according to Sri. C.V. Anand, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City.
In response, a coordination meeting was held with various government departments and prominent NGOs at the Command and Control Centre, Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, to discuss preventive measures. This meeting addressed the growing number of homeless individuals in Hyderabad, including mentally challenged persons, and their involvement in certain incidents.
Key discussion points included:
Identification of homeless individuals, including those with mental health challenges, rag pickers, and individuals under the influence.
Provision of immediate shelter for those living on the streets.
Enhancement of medical and mental health services.
Preventive measures to reduce their involvement in criminal activities.
Implementation of a geo-tagging system in each police station to map nearby religious sites.
Encouragement for local Sector SI’s to build relationships with area committee members.
Installation of CCTVs, secure gates, and locks around prayer halls as a precautionary measure.
Immediate reporting of any suspicious mentally unstable persons to local police, who will arrange for a health check and shelter placement.
Officials from all departments committed to developing a comprehensive action plan, considering Hyderabad’s expanding population.
Attendees included Dr. Soumya Mishra IPS, DGP of Prisoners and Correctional Services, Telangana; Mr. Vikram Singh Mann IPS, Additional CP for Law and Order; Mr. Y. Murali Babu, IGP of Prisoners; Ms. Ramadevi, Director of Social Welfare; and officials from Drug Control Administration, Traffic Police, GHMC, Medical & Health, Women & Child Welfare, Revenue, Public Health, and Hyderabad City Police, among others.
Our Citizen Reporter – Telangana
Mr. Bharath Reddy
