Kamareddy town, which was recently designated as a district headquarters, is witnessing rapid growth, with new housing colonies and increased business and educational activity. However, the town’s law enforcement infrastructure has not kept pace with its expansion, leading to concerns about public safety and the need for additional police resources.
With its strategic location as a major junction for bus routes connecting Sircilla, Siddipet, Medak, and Nizamabad districts, Kamareddy has seen a steady influx of new residents. The town’s population, which stood at 1,04,267 according to the 2011 Census, has grown significantly, further straining the already limited police presence.
Currently, Kamareddy has only one police station responsible for maintaining law and order across its 49 wards. Despite its upgrade to a district headquarters, no additional police station has been established to accommodate the rising population and increased crime rates. Residents have expressed growing frustration, particularly as traffic incidents and other criminal activities have surged in recent years.
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The town’s rapid expansion has extended its boundaries to a radius of four to five kilometers, with several new housing colonies and businesses springing up along the national highway and near the railway line. As a result, traffic congestion has worsened, with haphazard vehicle movement particularly noticeable at key locations such as the New Bus Stand, Nizam Sagar X Roads, Indira Chowk, Old Bus Stand, and JPS Road. Despite the critical need for a dedicated traffic police station, the proposal for one has remained stalled for four years.
During a visit by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), the issue of establishing a traffic police station was raised, and he reportedly directed senior police officials to expedite the process. However, no concrete steps have been taken since then, leaving the town without a proper traffic management system.
To cope with the growing traffic problems, five officers from the existing police station have been assigned to traffic duty, but their role has been largely limited to imposing fines on violators. With hundreds of vehicles passing through the town daily, and accidents on the rise, local residents are demanding urgent action.
In addition to the traffic issues, there has also been a call for the establishment of a Mahila (women’s) police station to address the safety concerns of women in the area. With an increasing crime rate, particularly in a rapidly growing urban environment, residents believe a dedicated women’s police station would provide more protection and quicker responses to crimes against women.
As Kamareddy continues to expand in all directions, the need for enhanced law enforcement infrastructure, including an additional police station and a dedicated traffic police station, is becoming more urgent. The local community is calling on the government and police authorities to take immediate action to address the town’s law and order challenges, ensuring that its rapid development is matched by adequate public safety measures.
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