Telangana prisons saw a nearly 12% increase in inmates in 2025, reaching 42,566, according to the Prisons Department's Annual Report. Cyber crime and drunk driving cases significantly contributed to this rise, with NDPS, POCSO, murder, and crimes against women also showing upward trends. The number of convicted prisoners and repeat offenders increased, while foreign national inmates decreased. Digital processes for court productions and rehabilitation initiatives were expanded.