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MHA Denies Extension: Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora to Retire on July 31, Successor Buzz Begins

Speculations End as Delhi Government Issues Retirement Order; Attention Turns to His Successor
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New Delhi: In a move that ends weeks of speculation, the Delhi government has officially announced that Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, a 1988-batch IPS officer, will retire on July 31, 2025, with no extension to his tenure. The announcement, made through a formal order issued by the Home Department, brings clarity to the capital’s policing leadership and signals an upcoming change at the top of the Delhi Police.

The formal order, issued on June 9 by Deputy Home Secretary Sanjeev Kundu with the approval of Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena, confirms that no extension of service will be granted to Arora, who has led the Delhi Police since August 1, 2022.

End of a Four-Decade Career
Mr Arora, a Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officer, will retire after nearly 40 years in police service. Prior to becoming Delhi’s Police Commissioner, he served as Director General of ITBP. He was only the third officer from outside the AGMUT cadre to hold the top police post in the capital, following Ajay Raj Sharma and Rakesh Asthana.

His appointment in 2022 had raised eyebrows among AGMUT cadre officers, many of whom had hoped to rise to the top job. The decision had reportedly led to some dissatisfaction within the ranks.

No Precedent for Early Retirement Notice
According to senior officials, this is the first time a Delhi Police Commissioner’s retirement has been formally announced nearly two months in advance. This unusual move has reignited internal discussions and speculation regarding the next Delhi Police Commissioner.

Sources suggest that Arora had written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) requesting an extension, but the MHA, with concurrence from the LG, chose not to act upon it.

Leadership Under Scrutiny
During Arora’s tenure, critics allege that the force struggled with corruption issues, including frequent CBI and Vigilance raids on police stations. Inspectors were reportedly rotated out of SHO posts after just three years, a decision that allegedly incentivized short-term corruption.

“There was no remarkable turnaround in the force under non-UT cadre leadership,” an insider said. “Now, there’s strong sentiment that the next commissioner should be from the AGMUT cadre, restoring balance and morale.”

Looking Ahead: Who’s Next?
The impending vacancy has fueled speculation about possible successors, with UT cadre officers now seen as strong contenders. With the post being critical to law and order in the capital, all eyes are now on the MHA, which holds the final authority on the appointment.


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