IPS officer Anurag Kumar appointed Delhi Police Commissioner
New Delhi Jul, y 17
In a significant top-level reshuffle in the Delhi Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday appointed senior IPS officer Anurag Kumar as the Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Anurag Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre, will take over the charge with immediate effect.
"With the approval of the Competent Authority, Sh. Anurag Kumar, IPS (AGMUT:1994) is hereby appointed as Commissioner of Police, Delhi with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders," the MHA order stated.
The order further directed the outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner, Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch IPS officer, to report to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for his next posting.
"Sh. Satish Golcha, IPS (AGMUT:1992) is directed to report to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for further posting, upon assumption of charge by the new incumbent," the order added.
The order, signed by Rakesh Kumar Singh, Under Secretary to the Government of India, has been marked to the Chief Secretary of Delhi, the Commissioner of Police, and the Principal Secretary to the Lt. Governor.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another reshuffle in Delhi Police! Hope this time the new commissioner actually tackles traffic chaos and street crime. The previous ones couldn't even control the eatery brawls near Lajpat Nagar. Let's see what Kumar sahab brings.
As a foreigner living in Delhi, I appreciate the MHA's effort to keep law enforcement strong. But I hope the new commissioner also addresses the issue of fake ambulances and road safety near Connaught Place. Change starts from the top.
The choice of an AGMUT officer is interesting—they understand Delhi's unique challenges better. But I do wish the MHA would involve more public consultation in such appointments. Delhi needs a commissioner who's not just efficient but also approachable. Just saying.
Great to see an experienced officer taking charge. I hope he prioritizes quick response to domestic violence calls and improves the helpline services. Our police need more sensitivity training—especially in dealing with women complainants. 🙏
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