From Charminar to Ramappa, Telangana deploys tourist police units to enhance safety across heritage spots in 7 districts

The Government of Telangana has launched Tourist Police Units across major tourist destinations in the state as part of its efforts to enhance visitor safety and deliver a world-class travel experience.

As part of the initiative, 80 police personnel underwent specialised training in Orientation and Sensitisation of Tourist Police from October 6 to 9 at the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad. The programme included field visits on October 10 and 11 to prominent tourist sites such as Yadagirigutta, Bhongir Fort, Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, and Lumbini Park, where trainees gained practical exposure to on-ground tourist management, said Valluru Kranthi, Director, Department of Tourism.

The trained police personnel will be stationed at key tourist destinations across seven districts, including Hyderabad. In Hyderabad, they will be deployed at Charminar, Golconda Fort, and the Salar Jung Museum.

All trained officers have been instructed to report to their assigned duty locations on Monday, October 13, and maintain high standards of punctuality, discipline, and professionalism while on duty. The Tourist Police Units were formally inaugurated on September 27, coinciding with World Tourism Day, during the Telangana Tourism Conclave 2025 held in Hyderabad.

Following the completion of their training, personnel have been deployed across several key tourist destinations including:

• Yadadri Bhongie: Yadadri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Pochampally Rural Tourism Destination, Bhongir Fort, and Sree Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple at Keesaragutta.
• Hyderabad: Salar Jung Museum, Charminar, and Golconda Fort.
• Vikarabad: Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Ananthagiri Hills, and Kotapalli Reservoir.
• Bhadradri Kothagudem: Sree Sita Rama Chandra Swamy Temple (Bhadrachalam), Parnasala, and Kinnerasani Dam.
• Mulugu: Ramappa Temple and Lake, and Sammakka Sarakka Temple (Medaram)
• Nalgonda: Buddhavanam, North Vijayapuri Project (Peddavoora), Chaya Someswara Swamy Temple (Panagal), and Sri Parvati Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple (Cheruvugattu).
• Nagarkurnool: Amrabad and Somasila Temple.

The initiative forms a part of the Safe Tourism component under the Telangana Tourism Police 2025–2030 policy. The policy document states that the government aims to promote safe tourism by creating dedicated tourist police units and patrols across key destinations, implementing women-friendly measures to ensure the safety of female tourists, and leveraging the Tourism Friendly Index (TFI) to evaluate the safety standards of destinations. It also highlights the installation of CCTV surveillance at all tourist spots to foster a secure and welcoming environment.