Cricketer And DSP Mohammed Siraj Calls On Telangana DGP

Cricketer and DSP Mohammed Siraj calls on Telangana DGP (Image Source: IANS)

DSP Mohammed Siraj: Indian cricketer and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohammed Siraj paid a courtesy call on Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand here on Monday.

This was Siraj’s first meeting with Anand after the latter took charge as the DGP in May.

Inspector General (P&l) Gajarao Bhupal and DSP ( Sports) Ramarao were also present during the meeting at the DGP Office.

In October 2024, the India pacer officially took over as the DSP.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had announced a government job and a house site for Siraj after India won the ICC T-20 World Cup-2024.

In August 2024, the State cabinet resolved to offer Group-1 posts of DSP cadre to Siraj and champion boxer Nikhat Zareen. The state government had amended the Telangana (Regulation of appointments to public services and rationalisation of staff pattern and pay structure) Act, 1994, to facilitate the appointments.

The government also allotted 600 square yards of land to Siraj at Road Number 78, Jubilee Hills.

Meanwhile, DGP Anand reviewed the functioning of the Police Welfare Society and Arogya Bhadratha (Health Protection) wings at the DGP Office and reaffirmed that the welfare of police personnel and their families remains one of the highest priorities of the Telangana Police. The meeting extensively reviewed the implementation of welfare schemes, their progress and future course of action.

Addressing the officers, the DGP said the department has been implementing a wide range of welfare initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of police personnel and their families.

He stated that the department has been encouraging meritorious children of police personnel through Merit Scholarships and Meritorious Scholarships. Financial assistance is also being extended to students preparing for JEE, NEET and other national and state-level competitive examinations, thereby promoting higher education and academic excellence.

Addressing the officers, the DGP said the department has been implementing a wide range of welfare initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of police personnel and their families.

Reviewing the Health Protection Scheme, the DGP noted that 33,126 police personnel and their family members availed treatment under the scheme during 2025, while 12,392 beneficiaries received treatment up to June 2026. Expenditure under the scheme stood at Rs 181.74 crore during 2025 and Rs 73.61 crore up to June 2026, reflecting the department's continued commitment to employee healthcare.

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