New Delhi: The Delhi Government has appointed Sanjay Kumar Tyagi (IPS: 2008) as the new Joint Commissioner of Police and head of the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. He was serving as Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) before taking up the new assignment.
The appointment was made on November 5, 2026, following the transfer of incumbent Joint Commissioner and 2006 batch IPS officer Vikramjit Singh to Arunachal Pradesh. With this change, Tyagi has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the ACB, which investigates corruption-related complaints and cases involving public servants.
Who Is Sanjay Kumar Tyagi?
Sanjay Kumar Tyagi is a 2008-batch Indian Police Service officer belonging to the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre. He is a State Police Service promotee and was inducted into the IPS on November 26, 2015, against the 2008 batch.
Tyagi hails from Delhi and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree. His career has largely involved policing, administration, traffic management and public communication.
Career and Key Postings
Before his latest appointment, Tyagi served as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Delhi Traffic Police. He was associated with Traffic Headquarters, where he handled responsibilities related to traffic administration and operations.
He has also served as the official spokesperson of the Delhi Police on two separate occasions. In that role, he represented the force in media interactions and public communication, including during sensitive developments.
Among his other important assignments, Tyagi served as Deputy Commissioner of Police at Delhi Airport and held a senior position in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
His career has therefore covered a range of policing and administrative responsibilities, from airport security and municipal administration to traffic management and police-public communication.
Promotion to DIGP Grade
Tyagi was promoted to the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) grade in 2022. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, his promotion was granted notionally with effect from January 1, 2022, with actual benefits from the date of the order.
He was subsequently among the AGMUT-cadre officers promoted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) rank in December 2025.
Awards and Police Honours
Tyagi has received several police service honours during his career. These include the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2015 and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2023.
He was also awarded the Ati Utkrisht Seva Padak in 2023 in recognition of his service.
New Responsibility at Delhi ACB
As Joint Commissioner of Police and head of the Delhi ACB, Tyagi will oversee the branch’s work relating to corruption complaints and investigations under the framework applicable to the agency.
The ACB functions under the Directorate of Vigilance of the Delhi Government and investigates allegations of corruption involving public servants and government-related activities. Tyagi takes charge following the transfer of Vikramjit Singh, who had been heading the branch.
