Telangana Government Appoints V Hanumantha Rao and IPS Shivadhar Reddy as Key Advisors The Telangana government has announced the appointment of V Hanumantha Rao and IPS Shivadhar Reddy to significant advisory roles, marking a strategic shift in the state’s administrative and security framework. The decisions were formalized through official orders issued on April 30, 2026, following the retirement of Shivadhar Reddy from his position as Director General of Police (DGP). V Hanumantha Rao, a senior Congress leader with extensive experience in the party, has been appointed as a senior advisor to the government. His responsibilities will focus on the welfare and development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), with an emphasis on policy formulation and implementation. The government highlighted his longstanding support for Chief Minister K. Ravindra Reddy, who has relied on Rao’s counsel since his tenure began. Shivadhar Reddy, who retired as DGP after a 32-year career, has been appointed as the State Security Advisor, a role that will see him serve for three years. His new mandate includes overseeing police operations, internal security, drug control, road safety, and crime prevention. The government emphasized that Reddy’s expertise will be critical in shaping the state’s approach to maintaining public order and addressing emerging security challenges. Reddy’s retirement was marked by a farewell ceremony attended by senior officials and colleagues. In his address, he reflected on his career, acknowledging the challenges and triumphs of his time in law enforcement. He noted the evolution of policing since his early years in the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting the need for modern, people-centric policing.#telangana_government #v_hanumantha_rao #ips_shivadhar_reddy #k_ravindra_reddy #cv_anand
