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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major reshuffle in the state police leadership. G Venkataraman has been appointed as the new Director General of Police, succeeding Shankar Jiwal who retired. In another key appointment, Vinit Dev Wankhede will lead the Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation. These changes took effect immediately following the retirement of senior officers on August 31.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Appoints G Venkataraman as New DGP Replacing Shankar Jiwal

  • G Venkataraman promoted from DGP (Admin) to state police chief role
  • Vinit Dev Wankhede takes charge as Police Housing Corporation CMD
  • Both appointments follow retirements of senior IPS officers on August 31
  • Notification issued by Home Department Additional Chief Secretary Dheeraj Kumar
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Tamil Nadu gets new DGP: G Venkataraman takes charge, Vinit Dev Wankhede appointed CMD of Police Housing Corporation

G Venkataraman named Tamil Nadu's new DGP as Shankar Jiwal retires. Vinit Dev Wankhede appointed CMD of Police Housing Corporation in major IPS reshuffle.

"G Venkataraman, IPS, Director General of Police (Administration), has been appointed as the new Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu. - Government Notification"

Chennai, August 31

The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday announced fresh appointments in the state police force, coinciding with the retirement of senior IPS officers.

G Venkataraman, IPS, Director General of Police (Administration), has been appointed as the new Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu. He succeeds Shankar Jiwal, IPS, who retired from service on August 31.

In another major posting, Vinit Dev Wankhede, IPS, has been named as the Director General of Police and Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation Ltd., Chennai. He replaces Shailesh Kumar Yadav, IPS, who also retired on superannuation today.

The notification was issued by Dheeraj Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Home Department, and circulated to key offices, including the Governor, the Chief Minister, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Both appointments take effect immediately.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Both officers have good track records. Hope they address the traffic chaos in Chennai first! The junctions are becoming impossible to cross.
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Arjun K
Wishing both officers the best. Police housing is a critical area - our personnel deserve good living conditions. Hope Mr. Wankhede prioritizes this.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see these appointments happening on a Sunday. Hope the new DGP focuses on modernizing policing with better technology integration.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I hope these appointments were made purely on merit and not political considerations. Tamil Nadu needs a police force that serves all citizens equally.
Kavya N
Hope the new leadership will improve police-public relations. Sometimes the behavior at local stations needs improvement. Better training for constables please! 👍

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