Hyderabad: Telangana DGP C.V. Anand on Monday reviewed Maoist situation in the state on Monday.

During his visit to the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) office, the DGP reviewed the present Maoist scenario in Telangana and assessed the ongoing anti-extremist operations and intelligence initiatives undertaken by SIB to address the security concerns of Telangana.

He appreciated the sustained efforts of SIB officers and staff in effectively countering Left Wing Extremism and facilitating large-scale surrenders of underground CPI (Maoist) cadres.

The DGP commended the remarkable contribution of SIB in effectively neutralizing the armed Maoist movement in Telangana through sustained intelligence-based operations, confidence building measures and rehabilitation initiatives. He appreciated the proactive role played by SIB in motivating underground Maoist cadres to shun violence and join the mainstream.

The DGP also reviewed the rehabilitation and reintegration measures being extended to surrendered Maoists and assured that the Telangana Police Department would continue to provide all necessary support for their rehabilitation and social reintegration.

The SIB has to continue watching the surrendered cadre closely, ensure their reskilling and other employment oriented training and job placement, their rehabilitation and integration into the society, he said.

Advising officers on the evolving security environment, the DGP stated that the SIB should adapt to emerging challenges and assume a broader role in policing intelligence, study upcoming patterns and social media and resultant social changes impacting public order and peace, involving the youth and support the State Police in addressing future security concerns of Telangana.

The DGP interacted with Vijay Kumar, Addl. DGP, Intelligence, Kartikeya, IGP Intelligence & SIB during the visit.