WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOCUS and precision, C.V. Anand, the batter, mastered the art of placing the ball exactly where he wanted as he belted centuries during his heyday. Years later, as police commissioner of Hyderabad, he applies the same determination to uphold law and order while prioritising the wellbeing and safety of the city's 80 lakh people. It is working perfectly! Anand, 56, an IPS officer of the 1991 batch, assumed charge the second time as Hyderabad's police commissioner this September. He had first served as commissioner of the city of pearls in 2021 before moving out of the post ahead of the assembly elections. This, after a short stint with the CISF as its inspector general, airport sector. Known for his commitment and expertise on urban policing, Anand has also played an important role in leveraging technology to improve public safety.
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