Down-to-earth, humble, a man without an ego, tech smart, honest, punctual, highly disciplined, sincere, strict yet compassionate—perhaps the adjectives in the English lexicon are insufficient to characterise M. Mahender Reddy's personality. Simply put, he is a rare jewel and a role model for the country.
He is a trendsetter, a game-changer, and a revolutionary who created his own era; he will be written in the history books. His doors were always open to the public, regardless of the position he held. His office doors are always open, whether you are a street hawker, a driver, a teacher, an officer, a student, a scientist, or a journalist. He didn't judge others based on their position, rank, or income. He was always willing to listen to everyone's problems. Anyone in need or in distress could always call him. He dressed up, went to his office regardless of the time, and answered the phone when someone in need called. When questioned about why this was required, he replied, "How can I expect my subordinates to work if I am not working?" He set a good example. As DGP, he exposed 395 corrupt police personnel and ensured that action was taken against them as a virtuous officer who did not shirk from punishing the corrupt.
Even after reaching the peak, he never forgot his roots; his friends who studied with him have easy access to him, and he frequently calls to check on their well-being, which reflects his humility and friendliness.
M. Mahender Reddy, the retired Police Chief of Telangana, has seen it all in his illustrious career, from humble beginnings to the highest honour. He will be remembered in the annals of the Telangana Police Force for a career filled with all the action an IPS officer could possibly see, from combating public crime to naxal extremism, reducing corruption, and applying advanced innovation to improve policing. For the past 36 years, he has been an exceptional leader for the men and women under his charge. As Telangana's Police Chief, he established a new sense of discipline and responsibility in the police, allowing them to grow and develop professionally. In addition to his innovative work on the force, he instituted new procedures to protect and serve the public and ensured that the police force was well-equipped with the latest technologies, allowing them to respond rapidly to emergencies and prevent future crimes. His dedication to justice will be recognised and appreciated for many years to come. Telangana is presently one of the safest and most secure states in India as a result of his leadership. He was a great advocate of justice, a shining example of someone who fought tirelessly to keep Telangana's citizens secure and protected.
Early life
Mudireddy Mahendar Reddy was born on December 3, 1962, in Kistapuram village, Kusmanchi Mandal, Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh. He was raised in a farming family and attended Government Primary School in Kistapuram (1st to 5th grade), ZP High School in Kusmanchi, and AP Residential School in Sarvail from 8th to 10th grade. Later, he finished his intermediate education at Nagarjunasagar's AP Residential Junior College. He graduated from the then-REC, Warangal, now known as NIT, Warangal, with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Civil Engineering in 1984. He was selected for the Indian Police Service in 1986, while studying M.Tech. (Systems and Management) at IIT, Delhi (IPS). While still serving in the police service, he received an M.A. in Public Personal Management from Osmania University in Hyderabad.
Vibrant Career
Mahendra Reddy joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1986 and has served as
He taught at the SVP National Police Academy in Shivarampally, Hyderabad, a major national police training facility where personnel of the Indian Police Service from all around the country are trained. Mr. Reddy went on study visits to the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany to learn about the various police systems. He was the first to use "friendly policing" in the country.
M. Mahender Reddy was the Commissioner of Police at Cyberabad for nearly four years. He contributed to technology developments in the Police Department, such as Police Computer Services and Standardization, while serving as IGP. He was Chief of Grey Hounds, a commando organisation combating Naxal violence, before becoming Chief of the Intelligence Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
As the Commissioner of Police for the City of Hyderabad, he has spearheaded numerous measures to transform the Hyderabad City Police Department into a people-friendly and responsive organization. He was instrumental in elevating Hyderabad to 16th place among the top 20 cities in the world in terms of the number of CCTV security cameras.
He was later appointed as Telangana's DGP. He was appointed DGP on November 12, 2017. He has shown leadership in achieving excellence in service delivery via the use of technology, procedures, people, and leadership-related innovations focused towards smart policing objectives as Telangana Police Chief.
Memorable moments and achievements
In recognition of his exceptional performance, he received the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Services in 2002 and the President Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2010. An air display was held in Hyderabad in 2006, while Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister and Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy was Chief Minister of then-Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh personally congratulated Mahender Reddy for his exceptional control of traffic and security, as well as for preventing any mishaps. During their trips to the state, Presidents Shankar Dayal Sharma and APJ Abdul Kalam praised his service.
Former US President George W. Bush's staff addressed a letter of thanks to Mahender Reddy, the then Cyberabad Commissioner, after being impressed by the superb arrangements for his 2006 visit to Andhra Pradesh. NT Ramarao, K. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy, N. Janardhan Reddy, N. Chandrababu Naidu, YS Rajasekhar Reddy, K. Rosaiah, N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, and K. Chandasekhar Rao were among the eight Chief Ministers he worked closely with. They held him in great regard.
In a 2020 survey performed by Fame India, PSU Watch, and Asia Post, he was named among the top 25 out of 4000 IPS officers throughout India. The ability to control crime, honesty, the ability to improve law and order, cordial interaction with the public, and the ability to make swift decisions were all factors considered.
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao commended Mahender Reddy for establishing the Telangana State Police Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC), which is equipped with cutting-edge technology. It acts as a third eye, granting police access to most areas around the state. The ICCC was instrumental in the recovery of an 80-year-old diabetic man who went missing at night. Mahender Reddy received a call at 8:30 a.m. from a relative of the guy, and the 80-year-old man was traced and returned to his family within two hours, thanks to the ICCC's expertise.
Ms. Jennifer Larson, Consulate General of the United States in Hyderabad, visited the Telangana State Police Headquarters and learned about the best practises established by the Telangana State Police. He gracefully retired with a great and respectable legacy in the Telangana Police Force. He is an inspiration to many young individuals who want to join the illustrious Indian Police Service.
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