Hanumatha Rao, Shivadhar Reddy appointed advisors to Telangana govt

Rao, a former Rajya Sabha MP has been appointed as advisor on Backwards Classes Welfare and Development, while Reddy has been appointed as the State Security Advisor.

Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader V Hanumatha Rao and outgoing Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy were on Wednesday, April 29, appointed special advisors to the Telangana government.

Rao, a former Rajya Sabha MP, has been appointed as advisor on Backward Classes Welfare and Development at a rank equivalent to that of Minister of State. According to government order (GO) 560 issued by Chief Secretary Rama Krishna Rao, the former MP will draw a salary of Rs 1 lakh.

The veteran Congress leader’s political career has spanned 50 years, during which he has served as Rajya Sabha MP between 2004 and 2016. He was also elected MLA in undivided Andhra Pradesh in 2009 as a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) representative.

Shivadhar Reddy is Security Advisor

B Shivadhar Reddy, who is set to retire as DGP on April 30, has been appointed as the State Security Advisor to the Telangana government.

He will be an advisor to the government on issues related to law and order, police, internal security, crime control, narcotics control and road safety for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge.

According to GO 559, Reddy will have the rank equivalent to that of the Chief Secretary. He shall be paid a fixed remuneration of Rs 2.25 lakh per month and is entitled to office accommodation.

I am honoured to serve Telangana Police: CV Anand

DGP-designate CV Anand expressed his honour on assuming charge of the Telangana Police force.

Attending Shivadhar’s Farewell Parade at RBVRR Telangana Police Academy here, Anand extended his sincere respects to the outgoing DGP for his exemplary service and valuable contributions to the department.

He spoke on how Maoism, which was prevalent in the 1980s and 1990s, has slowly faded away, with elite forces Greyhounds and Special Task Force (STF) playing a key role in effectively curbing the menace in Telangana.

On drug-related offences and emerging cybercrimes, CV Anand urged young officers to remain vigilant and proactive. “Telangana Police has earned a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and people-centric policing. Our focus would always remain on public safety, effective justice, and improving the skills, efficiency, and welfare of police personnel.

He voiced confidence in collaborating closely with all levels of the Police Department to maintain the highest standards of policing, and urged personnel to continue serving with dedication, integrity, discipline, and pride.