Mahesh Bhagwat vows focus on women’s safety, crime control

Strengthening women’s safety, combating organised crime and ensuring that Hyderabad remains a safe city will be among the major priorities of newly appointed Hyderabad Police Commissioner Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat.

Assuming charge here on Friday, Bhagwat outlined his policing strategy, emphasising preventive measures, effective investigations, visible policing and



prompt responses to public complaints.

A specialised ‘Jail Release Watch’ will be introduced to monitor individuals released from prisons, particularly those involved in gang rivalries, organised crime and retaliatory attacks. 

The Commissioner said maintaining law and order, protecting women and curbing cybercrime would receive top priority.