Police in Hyderabad have reported a significant escalation in their operations against criminal elements throughout the year 2025. According to official figures released by the city's senior police officer, these actions resulted in numerous casualties and injuries among alleged offenders.
A Year of Intense Police Action
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tariq Razzak Dahri presented the annual performance report for the Hyderabad police. The data reveals that police teams were engaged in a series of encounters with suspected criminals. As a direct result of these confrontations, a total of sixteen suspects lost their lives. Furthermore, forty other individuals sustained injuries during the various operations conducted across the district.
The police narrative states that these encounters were necessary responses to threats posed by armed gangs. The operations were not isolated to one area but spanned multiple locations within Hyderabad as part of a broader strategy to dismantle criminal networks.
Weapons Recovered and Gangs Targeted
Alongside the human toll, the police highlighted the material gains from their crackdown. A substantial cache of illegal weapons was seized during the year's activities. The recovered arsenal included:
- Modern automatic rifles
- Pistols and revolvers
- A significant quantity of ammunition and explosives
SSP Dahri emphasized that the operations specifically targeted organized criminal groups involved in serious offenses. These gangs were allegedly responsible for a range of crimes including armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and targeted killings, which had created an atmosphere of fear among citizens.
Official Stance and Public Assurance
In his statement, SSP Tariq Razzak Dahri framed the police actions as a firm and unwavering commitment to public safety. He asserted that the police have a constitutional duty to protect the lives and property of citizens, and these operations were a fulfillment of that mandate against violent elements.
The police claim that all encounters followed standard operational procedures and were conducted within the legal framework. The senior officer assured the public that the Hyderabad police would continue its aggressive campaign against criminals without any discrimination. He vowed that no effort would be spared in purging the district of anti-social elements and ensuring a secure environment for the people.
The release of these statistics for the year 2025 marks a period of intense law enforcement activity in Hyderabad. The figures underscore a proactive, and by the police's account, a necessary use of force to combat what they describe as entrenched criminality in the region.
