This reorganisation is part of a broader push by Telangana to modernise its police force amid the state's economic boom.
Published Dec 30, 2025 | 12:50 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 30, 2025 | 12:50 PM
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Synopsis: Telangana government has reorganised police commissionerates to improve efficiency, creating the Future City and Malkajgiri units while restructuring Rachakonda and Cyberabad. A new independent police district for Yadadri Bhongir has also been established. Senior IPS officers were reassigned to lead these revamped structures, aimed at addressing Hyderabad’s rapid urban growth, security challenges, and localised policing needs.
In a move to enhance administrative efficiency and improve law enforcement, the Telangana government has issued orders for the reorganisation of existing police commissionerates and the creation of a new independent police district for Yadadri Bhongir.
The government by a GO Rt. No. 1816, dated 29 December, 2025, gave postings to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to head the revamped structures.
According to the order, the reorganisation is designed to address the evolving urban landscape of Hyderabad, where population growth, infrastructure development, and emerging security challenges have necessitated a more streamlined and specialised policing framework.
This includes the bifurcation and redefinition of boundaries for the Rachakonda and Cyberabad commissionerates, the establishment of a new “Future City” commissionerate, and the separation of Yadadri Bhongir from the existing setup to form a standalone district police unit.
At the heart of the reorganisation is the creation of the Future City Police Commissionerate, a newly carved-out entity that is expected to focus on upcoming urban expansions and smart city initiatives in the Greater Hyderabad region.
G Sudheer Babu, an IPS officer from the 2001 batch who previously served as Commissioner of Police for Rachakonda, has been transferred and posted to lead this new commissionerate. He will have to oversee the policing needs of future-oriented developments, such as IT corridors, residential townships, and industrial hubs on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
The Rachakonda Police Commissionerate, which has been a key player in handling law and order in the eastern parts of the city since its inception in 2016, is undergoing a major restructuring. As part of this, Avinash Mohanthy, IPS officer of 2005 batch, formerly the Commissioner of Police for Cyberabad, has been reassigned to head the newly created Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate.
This new unit is formed by reorganising and bifurcating the existing Rachakonda commissionerate, aiming to provide more localised and responsive policing in densely populated areas like Malkajgiri, Uppal, and surrounding suburbs. Officials believe this division will reduce administrative overload and improve response times to incidents ranging from traffic management to cybercrimes.
Meanwhile, the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, known for its jurisdiction over Hyderabad’s high-tech zones including HITEC City and Gachibowli, is also being reorganised to keep a watch on the city’s westward expansion. M Ramesh, an IPS officer of 2005 batch, who held multiple roles including Inspector General of Police for Provisioning and Logistics, has been transferred to take charge as the new Commissioner of Police for the reorganised Cyberabad.
His posting replaces Avinash Mohanthy, and it is anticipated that Dr Ramesh’s background in logistics and tech will strengthen Cyberabad’s focus on cybersecurity, surveillance, and coordination with the IT industry, which employs millions in the region.
A standout feature of the GO is the creation of a separate police district for Yadadri Bhongir, marking a departure from its previous integration with Hyderabad. Akshansh Yadav, IPS officer of 2019 batch, who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police for Yadadri Bhongir under the existing structure, has been promoted and posted as the Superintendent of Police for this newly independent district.
The move recognises the unique geographical and cultural significance of Yadadri Bhongir, which is home to the famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple and a growing pilgrimage center. By establishing it as a standalone district police unit, the government aims to enhance local governance, improve community policing, and address specific challenges such as crowd management during festivals, rural law enforcement, and development-related security issues.
This reorganisation effectively decouples Yadadri Bhongir from the urban-centric commissionerates, allowing for tailored strategies that cater to its semi-rural and devotional character.
This is part of a broader push by Telangana to modernise its police force amid the state’s economic boom. Hyderabad has seen exponential growth in population and infrastructure in the recent years, leading to increased demands on public safety resources.
The creation of specialised commissionerates like Future City and Malkajgiri is expected to distribute workload more evenly, reducing the strain on existing units like Rachakonda and Cyberabad.
(Edited by Amit Vasudev)
