Hyderabad Police Chief Tells Officers to Avoid Bad Habits and Take Up Creative Hobbies

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has asked police personnel to stay away from harmful addictions and pick up creative hobbies like reading, writing, music, sports, and yoga to keep their minds healthy.

Book Release

Mr. Sajjanar spoke at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre on Wednesday while releasing 'Vamsadhara', a book of prose poems written by Hyderabad City Police constable Narayana Rao. He stated that police officers must set a good example for the rest of society.

Praise and Future Plans

He praised Mr. Rao, who works in the Hyderabad City Police IT Cell and comes from a farming family, for spending four years writing a book even with a tough duty schedule. He told staff to use their free time well as long as it does not affect their work. The police department is also thinking about holding special workshops to find and support hidden talents among the force.

Context

Police work is often high-stress and demanding, which makes mental health and positive personal outlets important for officers. Departments across the country sometimes encourage extracurricular activities to help staff manage stress and improve overall well-being.