Andhra Police must become tech-driven and citizen-centric, says Home Minister
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has called for the state police to modernize through technology and a citizen-centric approach. The initiative includes recruiting tech-savvy personnel to combat cybercrime and deepfake threats.
Why it matters
The shift toward tech-driven policing reflects a broader trend in Indian governance to address modern digital-age crimes.
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has said that the State police must transform into a technology-driven, faster and citizen-centric force to effectively respond to the rapidly evolving nature of crime.
Ms. Anitha took part in the ‘Future-Ready AP Police Retreat-2026’ held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on Tuesday.
Ms. Anitha stated that the government had significantly contained factional violence, Left Wing Extremism and communal disturbances in the State. “Combating cybercrime, rowdyism and the misuse of social media are among the priorities now,” she said.
She urged the police to utilise modern technologies and digital tools to counter emerging forms of crime.
Reiterating that the safety of women and children remained one of the government’s highest priorities, the Home Minister said crimes against women had been reduced by nearly 4 per cent.
She highlighted the success of the government’s EAGLE initiative in combating ganja cultivation and trafficking.
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