The government has sanctioned Rs 48 crore to counter the Telangana strike.

The home department on Wednesday issued orders releasing the money for security arrangements in view of the ongoing agitation. The home department has sanctioned an additional Rs 33.82 crore to the director- general of police for tackling the Telangana agitation.

The Hyderabad, Cyberabad police commissioners were also given additional funds. Money was also sanctioned to strengthen security at the High Court.

Around Rs 4 crore was sanctioned to the additional DG(intelligence) for buying 204 CCTV cameras and associated equipment for installation at the AP High Court. The city police commissioner was sanctioned Rs 5.54 crore as additional funds.