Malkajgiri Records 29% Rise in Crime Cases, 365 Kidnappings in 2026
Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate has registered 23,747 criminal cases so far in 2026, marking a reported 29 per cent increase compared with 2024, according to figures presented during a police review meeting. Theft, cheating, injuries and road accident fatalities were among the key concerns highlighted during the review.
The commissionerate recorded 2,196 theft cases in 2026, a 48 per cent increase from the 1,484 cases reported in 2024. Cheating cases rose by 16 per cent to 2,789, while cases involving injuries increased by 37 per cent to 1,797.
The figures also included 41 murder cases and 365 kidnapping cases during the period.
Road Accident Fatalities Rise in Malkajgiri
Road safety emerged as another major concern, with 340 road accident fatalities reported so far in 2026. This compares with 308 fatalities in 2024 and 270 in 2025, according to the figures provided.
Police identified the Cherlapally–Ghatkesar and Keesara stretches as accident-prone areas. Two-wheelers were reported to account for a significant share of the accidents.
Authorities plan to intensify drunk-driving checks along the Vijayawada–Warangal route and around the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to improve road safety and prevent fatal crashes.
DGP Reviews Crime Situation With Senior Officers
Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand held a review meeting with Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police B. Sumathi and other senior police officials to assess the crime situation and discuss enforcement measures.
During the meeting, several areas were identified as crime hotspots, including Keesara, LB Nagar, Uppal, Begumpet, Jawaharnagar, Medipally and Kushaiguda.
The review focused on crime prevention, policing requirements, surveillance and measures to address accident-prone roads.
DGP Stresses CCTV Surveillance in Gated Communities
Referring to the murder of a five-year-old girl at the Villa Orchids gated community in Bollaram, the DGP stressed the importance of continuous surveillance and adequate CCTV coverage in gated communities.
The emphasis was on strengthening security arrangements to help prevent similar incidents and improve monitoring in residential complexes.
The direction highlights the role of functioning surveillance systems and regular security checks in supporting crime prevention and investigations.
Malkajgiri Commissionerate to Get 235 Additional Posts
Commissioner B. Sumathi informed the DGP that the reorganisation of the Malkajgiri Commissionerate had changed police station jurisdictions and created new staffing requirements.
Following the reorganisation, the commissionerate is expected to receive 235 additional posts to support its policing responsibilities.
The additional personnel are expected to help address operational needs across the commissionerate as officers work to respond to crime trends, strengthen surveillance and improve road safety.
With crime figures and accident fatalities under review, police officials are focusing on hotspot monitoring, enforcement drives and staffing requirements as part of efforts to improve public safety across Malkajgiri.
Note: The statistics and official statements in this report are based on the information provided and have not been independently verified.