HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will lead a rally from Secretariat to Necklace Road at 6 pm on Thursday, in solidarity with the Indian Army. Ministers, important leaders and top officials of the state government will take part in the rally.
The chief minister held an emergency meeting, following Operation Sindoor, here on Wednesday where he said that the state should send a message that they are with the Indian Army. “There is no room for politics at this juncture,” he asserted.
He directed the officials to cancel leaves of all employees working with emergency departments and foreign trips of bureaucrats and ministers with immediate effect.
All the employees, top bureaucrats and ministers should be available to the people, he made it clear.
The CM warned that stern action would be taken if any government employee posted any inappropriate comments on social media platforms.
Those who peddle false news would be punished and the officials would take measures ensuring cyber security, Revanth warned.
Spl cell in TG to curb fake news
A special cell would be set up to curb fake news, he said and directed the officials to provide a toll-free number to address the concerns of people round the clock and connect all CCTV cameras in the city to the Integrated Command and Control Centre.
He also directed the officials to take into custody citizens from Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries living illegally in the state and stringent action against those who disturb law and order.
Stressing the need for setting up of a dedicated communication network at the Command Control Centre, the chief minister called for keeping ready sufficient quantities of blood units at blood banks and emergency medicines. He also asked officials to gather information relating to the availability of beds at all private hospitals. He said that the officials should ensure availability of sufficient food stocks.
In an informal chat with reporters later, the chief minister said that every Indian was proud of Operation Sindoor. He said that every citizen should stand by the Army. The country should come first, he said.
Revanth Reddy instructed the officials to tighten the security across the state, particularly at defense establishments and foreign embassies in Hyderabad.
Following the mock drill conducted in Hyderabad, he reviewed the situation in the state along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
During the review meeting, they gave certain instructions to the officials over security in the state. They appealed to the youth and people to participate in a huge numbers in the rally to be held on Thursday, expressing solidarity with the Armed forces.
Beefing security at Key establishments
Tighten security at Army and Navy offices and foreign embassies in Hyderabad
Take measures to provide adequate security measures at defense establishments and the airport
Ensure security for foreign tourists
State intelligence agency should coordinate with the intelligence bureau
Officers should monitor the situation by establishing a communication system at the Integrated Command and Control Centre