Telangana Chief Minister Advocates Scaling Down of Greyhounds Amid Reduced Maoist Threat
With Maoist activities diminishing in Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy suggests reassignment of Greyhounds commando force personnel to other police wings. Concerns arise over potential future trained personnel shortages. Retired officials advise careful, phased workforce reduction to maintain readiness for any future extremist threats.
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In Telangana, as Maoist activities decline, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed reassigning personnel from the Greyhounds, a specialized commando force combating left-wing extremism. At the 'Telangana Police Retreat 2026,' Reddy suggested that the 1,200 members could be shifted to other police departments.
Upon the central government's March 31 deadline, 130 Maoists, including top commanders, surrendered, leaving the state's Maoist committee inactive. Despite these developments, there's debate within the police force about the potential restructuring of Greyhounds. Some believe that even with a force reduction, their skills can be repurposed.
Concerns persist among retired officials over potential future shortages of trained personnel. They argue for a cautious, phased approach if any changes are to be implemented. Established in the late '80s, Greyhounds remain a prestigious force, known for training other states' anti-Maoist units.
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