Hyderabad Police Strengthens Investigations; Conviction Rate Rises Under Monitoring Cell: Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar

• Continuous, timely guidance for investigative officers.
• Cases standing strong in courts due to the collection of scientific evidence.
• Special attention by Hyderabad City Police to ensure justice for victims.
• The Hyderabad City Police department is constantly striving to integrate technology into criminal investigations to ensure that offenders face legal punishment. Operating on the belief that responsibility does not end with merely registering a case, their primary goal is to deliver justice to the victims. The ‘Investigation Monitoring Cell’, established as part of this initiative, has ushered in positive changes in the investigative process. As this special wing closely monitors field-level investigations on a regular basis, the quality of investigations has improved, leading to a steady increase in the conviction rate in courts. Recently, this Investigation Monitoring Cell played a crucial role in securing the death penalty for the accused in a boy’s murder case under the Sanathnagar Police Station limits, as well as in convictions for several other key cases. Criminal charges are being successfully proven in courts, leading to severe punishments for the accused, precisely because the cell closely observes cases from the preliminary investigation stage and ensures the airtight collection of evidence without any loopholes. This cell gives top priority to accelerating investigations, Especially in POCSO cases and crimes against women and children.

• Overcoming Past Challenges
• In the past, minor lapses would occasionally occur during investigations due to a lack of sufficient time or technical expertise. This allowed the accused to easily escape legal consequences in court. To overcome these challenges, the ‘Monitoring Cell’ stepped into action and is now driving every case forward in a highly foolproof manner. Consisting of experienced police officers and legal experts, this wing serves as a guiding light for field-level investigating officers.
• The cell provides step-by-step assistance to ensure scientific methods are adopted during critical stages such as:
• Arrest of the accused
• Collection of digital and forensic evidence
• Identification of witnesses
• Apart from supervising the filing of charge sheets in courts within the stipulated deadlines, it coordinates closely with Public Prosecutors to ensure smooth court trials.

• Impressive Conviction Statistics
• The conviction statistics stand as direct proof of the changes brought about by this Monitoring Cell at the field level. An analysis of records from the past few months clearly indicates a rise in the percentage of proven crimes in both grave (serious) and non-grave (general) cases.
• Summary of court sentences over a six-month period (Total: 2,469 cases):

• These figures reflect the shift in the police investigative style and the airtight surveillance achieved as the supervision of the Investigation Monitoring Cell grew stronger.
• Furthermore, the Hyderabad City Police is strictly implementing Court Monitoring to effectively track cases after the investigation is complete and the trial begins in court. As part of this, a special Liaison Officer has been appointed for every court. These officers uninterruptedly monitor all ongoing trials on a daily basis. They coordinate to ensure that appropriate evidence required by the court is submitted on time and key witnesses are produced in court promptly. This system of closely monitoring every single case until the accused is sentenced is significantly boosting the crime-conviction rate.

Police Commitment to Public Safety

Thanks to these strategic changes, delays in the investigative process have been reduced, and promising progress is being witnessed in case outcomes. Especially in serious criminal cases, it has become possible to present airtight evidence before the courts, leaving no room for the accused to escape. Consequently, the preparedness of the city police in maintaining law and order is getting stronger. Responding to these developments, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner Mr. V.C. Sajjanar, IPS, clarified that the policing system achieves true fulfillment only when victims receive complete justice. He expressed that the Investigation Monitoring Cell, which works toward this very objective, stands as a strong pillar of support for investigating officers. He explained that proving crimes in court has become achievable by blending traditional methods with modern scientific evidence, a process that has been further accelerated through this cell. He stated that in the coming days, the department will act even more robustly in maintaining law and order with the partnership of city residents, while effectively tackling technological challenges.