New Delhi Police chief calls on L-G TS Sandhu at Lok Niwas
New Delhi, July 18
Newly-appointed Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar called on Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Saturday and informally discussed the roadmap for improving security and law and order.
In a post on X, the Lok Niwas said, "Shri Anurag Kumar, newly appointed Commissioner of Police, @DelhiPolice, called on Hon'ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, at @LokNiwasDelhi today."
Former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Special Director Anurag Kumar on Friday took charge as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police.
Outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha formally handed over the ceremonial baton to Kumar at the Delhi Police Headquarters in New Delhi.
A 1994-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, Anurag Kumar succeeds Golcha, a 1992-batch officer who assumed charge as Delhi Police Commissioner in August last year.
Although Golcha's tenure was scheduled to continue until April 2027, the government directed him to report to the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
Kumar's return to his parent AGMUT cadre was approved on Thursday by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following his repatriation from the Intelligence Bureau, the ACC cleared his appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner.
"With the approval of the Competent Authority, 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," an official order stated.
With nearly 32 years of experience in policing, administration and intelligence operations, Kumar brings extensive expertise in internal security and law enforcement to one of the country's most demanding policing assignments.
During his tenure in the Intelligence Bureau, India's premier domestic intelligence agency, he handled several critical portfolios related to national security, counter-terrorism strategy, intelligence gathering and analysis, and other sensitive security matters.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Delhi Police always gets new commissioners but ground-level issues remain same. Let's see if this IB background helps improve intelligence-led policing. But I hope they also focus on community policing and building trust with citizens.
Impressive credentials for sure. Over 30 years in policing and IB is no joke. But I wonder how the transition from intelligence to operational policing will work. Delhi is a tough posting - hope he has a clear roadmap for law and order.
Good to see an officer with national security experience taking charge. Delhi has become a hub for various activities - from political protests to crime. Hope he brings in modern technology and better coordination with other agencies. Best wishes! 🇮🇳
Changing commissioners so frequently doesn't help long-term planning. Golcha was there barely a year. But anyway, let's see what Anurag Kumar brings to table. Security is paramount in the capital.
As a Delhi resident, I just want safer streets especially for women. Hope this commissioner takes strong action against crime and improves police response time. The IB background should help with intelligence but ground reality matters more.
Wish him all the best. Delhi Police needs modernization and better community engagement. The
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