Hyderabad: Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi has directed all police stations and offices under the commissionerate to conserve electricity and water amid the possibility of drought conditions linked to the El Niño phenomenon.
In a special memo issued to police officers, the Commissioner called for the responsible use of natural resources and instructed personnel to avoid unnecessary consumption of electricity and water.
Police Asked to Reduce Electricity Consumption
As part of the conservation measures, Sumathi directed police stations and offices to minimise the use of electric lights during morning hours.
She also instructed officials to restrict the use of air conditioners and other electrical appliances and ensure that lights and equipment are switched off whenever offices remain unoccupied.
Instructions to Prevent Water Wastage
The Commissioner stressed the importance of preventing water wastage and ensuring its judicious use across all police establishments.
She urged police personnel to adopt responsible resource management practices and set an example for the public to follow.
Negligence May Invite Action
Sumathi warned that any negligence in implementing the electricity and water conservation measures would invite appropriate action.
Meanwhile, several police stations and offices across the Malkajgiri Commissionerate have reportedly started implementing the instructions.
