By Hyderabad, May 8, 2025 – In a swift and decisive move, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched Operation Sindoor, a state-wide emergency preparedness initiative aimed at tackling emerging security and administrative challenges. The CM has placed the entire state administration on high alert, issuing strict orders to cancel all leaves of employees involved in essential and emergency services.
What is Operation Sindoor?
Operation Sindoor is a high-level administrative and security strategy launched to monitor and manage the current law and order situation in Telangana, particularly in view of recent political unrest and intelligence alerts. The initiative focuses on ensuring public safety, disaster preparedness, and quick government response to any potential emergency.
While the government has not disclosed all the details for security reasons, insiders confirm that Operation Sindoor includes 24×7 monitoring cells, district-level task forces, and enhanced coordination among police, health, and disaster response departments.
CM Revanth Reddy’s Emergency Orders
During a high-level meeting held at Pragathi Bhavan on Wednesday, CM Revanth Reddy instructed senior IAS and IPS officers to remain stationed at their headquarters. He directed the immediate suspension of all leaves sanctioned to employees working in:
- Revenue and municipal departments
- Disaster Response Force (DRF)
- Medical and health services
- Law enforcement agencies
- Electricity and water supply boards
The CM emphasized, “Every officer and frontline worker must be available and accountable. The state cannot afford any delays in response.”
High Alert Across Telangana
Following the CM’s instructions, district collectors and SPs have issued red alerts and deployed rapid response teams in sensitive areas, especially in:
- Hyderabad and surrounding Ranga Reddy districts
- Warangal and Hanamkonda
- Khammam, Adilabad, and Karimnagar regions
Local authorities are conducting mock drills to assess preparedness, while intelligence agencies are closely monitoring movements and online chatter that could indicate potential threats.
Trigger Behind the Emergency?
Though officials have not publicly linked Operation Sindoor to any one event, sources suggest that it may be a response to:
- Heightened political tensions in the run-up to local body elections
- Intelligence reports of possible attempts to disrupt peace through protests or sabotage
- Concerns related to public health emergencies due to extreme heatwaves in certain districts
With the summer heat already causing frequent power outages and water shortages, the government aims to prevent any breakdown in services.
Impact on Emergency and Health Services
The health department has been instructed to stockpile emergency medicines, set up hydration camps, and deploy mobile medical units in heatwave-prone areas. The Telangana State Medical Infrastructure Development Corporation has also been told to keep oxygen supply and ambulance services ready round the clock.
Medical officers posted in rural PHCs (Primary Health Centres) have been directed to cancel personal travel plans and remain at their stations. In Hyderabad, major hospitals like Gandhi, Osmania, and Niloufer are on “emergency protocol mode.”
Power and Water Supply on Priority
The CM’s orders include directives to TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL (Telangana power utilities) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to hospitals, public offices, and water pumping stations. Emergency generators have been deployed in areas vulnerable to outages.
Water Board authorities in Hyderabad have been instructed to monitor reservoir levels and tanker distribution with GPS tracking. Citizens have been advised to conserve water and report supply issues through dedicated helplines.
Police and Intelligence Wings Mobilized
DGP Ravi Gupta has confirmed that all police units, including the anti-terror squad, are in coordination with intelligence wings and cybercrime units. Additional security forces have been deployed to public places, government offices, and transport hubs.
“Public cooperation is vital. We appeal to citizens not to believe rumors and trust only official announcements,” said the DGP.
Citizens Urged to Stay Calm and Vigilant
The Telangana government has launched a public information campaign through radio, TV, and social media platforms to spread awareness and prevent panic. Citizens are advised to:
- Stay indoors during peak heat hours
- Report suspicious activity via 100 or state cybercrime portals
- Avoid spreading or forwarding unverified news
The Chief Minister’s Office has also activated a 24×7 war room to coordinate with all departments and ensure real-time updates.
Political Reactions and Public Support
While some opposition leaders have criticized the high alert as “an attempt to control public mobilization ahead of elections,” many have welcomed the proactive steps. Social activists and NGOs have also joined hands to distribute ORS packets and drinking water in slum areas.
Citizens, though initially surprised by the sudden administrative mobilization, have largely appreciated the government’s readiness to face challenges head-on.
Conclusion
Operation Sindoor represents a robust and coordinated effort by the Telangana government to safeguard its citizens in the face of uncertainty. With the entire administration on high alert and public systems activated, the next few days will be crucial in determining the operation’s effectiveness and long-term impact on governance in the state.
