Senior IPS SBK Singh has been given the additional charge of Delhi Police Commissioner. SBK Singh of Delhi-IT cadre is a 1988 batch IPS officer. Right now he is the DG of the Home Guard. There are only six months left in his retirement.

Singh is replacing IPS Sanjay Arora. Arora’s term is ending today (July 31, Thursday).

SBK Singh has been the DGP of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Along with this, he held many big positions in Delhi Police. He has been a special CP Tech and PI Special CP Law and Order, Special CP Intelligence, Joint CP Crime, Additional CP EOW.

What did the Ministry of Home Affairs say?

The Ministry of Home Affairs said in the order that IPS (AGMUT 1988) SBK Singh is given additional charge of Delhi’s post of Police Commissioner from 01.08.2025 from the approval of the competent authority. He is currently posted as Director General, Home Guards, Delhi.

Apart from SBK Singh, the race of Delhi Police Commissioner includes Gyanendra Pratap Singh (GP Singh) of 1991 batch, Shatrujit Kapoor of 1990 batch, Satish Golcha of 1992 batch and Praveer Ranjan of 1993 batch. Now it will be interesting to see who the government makes the boss of Delhi Police.

The term of Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora is ending 31 July 2025 i.e. tomorrow. The discussion is in full swing in the entire police department, who will be the next Police Commissioner. Will any senior officer be brought from outside state this time or will any officer of Delhi-IT cadre this big responsibility be given so far.

Sanjay Arora is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre. In August 2022, he was made the Delhi Police Commissioner. Prior to this, he has also been the DG of ITBP and SSB. He played a big role in managing the security of the G-20 summit. In such a situation, there is also talk of increasing his tenure. But no official announcement has been made by the government so far.

Two officers names in outer cadre

If the officer was brought from the outer cadre this time like last time, then two names are most discussed.

Gyanendra Pratap Singh (GP Singh)- Assam cadre is a 1991 batch officer. Right now they are DG of CRPF. Prior to this, he has also been the DGP of Assam. It is being told that the Chief Minister of Assam has recommended his name.

Shatrujit Kapoor- Haryana cadre has 1990 batch IPS and is currently the DGP of Haryana. Sources said that his name has been carried forward by the former Haryana Chief Minister.

These officers of Delhi-IT cadre in race

If the central government wants to make an officer of Delhi-UT cadre as a police commissioner this time, then one of them can be named.

SBK Singh (1988 batch)- Right now DG of Home Guard. However, there are only six months left in his retirement.

Satish Golcha (1992 batch)- Tihar is the DG of Jail. They are considered strict but practical officers.

Praveer Ranjan (1993 batch)- At this time Posted in CISF. Earlier, many important responsibilities have been handled in Delhi Police.

Two police commissioners were brought from outside

After the Delhi riots, SN Srivastava was made the commissioner but he did not get approval to extend his tenure.

After this, Rakesh Asthana of Gujarat cadre was made the police commissioner. He came to office exactly two days before retirement and then he was given an extension of one year.

Sanjay Arora is also from Tamil Nadu cadre and was brought from outside.

Now everyone’s eyes are on the Ministry of Home Affairs and the PMO what will be decided this time. Taking the tradition forward, officers will be brought from outside or will the Delhi-UT cadre get a chance?