Hyderabad, Mar 13(TNT): Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B. Shivadhar Reddy on Friday expressed deep condolences over the demise of former Director General of Police of united Andhra Pradesh, H. J. Dora, saying the police fraternity had lost a guiding force.
In a condolence message, Reddy said Dora had served with distinction as the Director General of Police of the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh and earned a reputation as a distinguished IPS officer who rendered remarkable service to the police department.
Dora, who was born in 1943 in Srikakulam district, belonged to the 1965 batch of the Indian Police Service and carved a distinct identity for himself during his long career in the police force, he said.
“With his passing, we have lost a committed guide and mentor,” Reddy said.
The DGP noted that during his tenure, Dora introduced several innovative initiatives in the police department, including a unique programme called “Retreat”, organised to review reforms and improvements required within the policing system.
Drawing inspiration from that initiative, the Telangana Police revived the “Retreat” programme earlier this month after a gap of nearly two-and-a-half decades. The event was held on March 8 and 9 with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attending as the chief guest.
Reddy said Dora himself attended the inaugural session on March 8 and delivered a message guiding police officers.
“It is extremely unfortunate that we had to hear the news of his demise so soon after that,” he said.
The DGP said Dora had launched several path-breaking initiatives, including the establishment of the public relations system within the police department to strengthen communication with the public.
Recalling his personal association with the former DGP, Reddy said Dora had once described him as a mature IPS officer when he was serving as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Nalgonda district, a compliment he continues to cherish.
He also noted that it was during Dora’s tenure that he was posted as SP of Srikakulam, the former DGP’s native district.
Reddy said Dora had introduced several reforms and welfare initiatives for police personnel, including innovative schemes related to safety and health security.
He also played a key role in forming police cultural troupes to counter the influence of organisations affiliated with CPI (ML) People’s War and to spread awareness among the public, the DGP said.
At a time when the fight against Naxalism was at a crucial stage, Dora focused on strengthening the operational capabilities of the police force and preparing it to effectively tackle the insurgency, he said.
Reddy added that Dora also strengthened the police training system by establishing District Training Centres (DTCs), Commissionerate Training Centres (CTCs) and Battalion Training Centres (BTCs).
He said Dora was deeply concerned about the welfare of lower-rank personnel and constantly encouraged young officers, guiding them in their careers.
“The mark he left on the police department is indelible. His services as a visionary leader will always be remembered,” Reddy said, while conveying his profound condolences to the bereaved family members.
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