Hyderabad: In a sweeping administrative reshuffle, the Telangana government has transferred 23 IPS officers and six IAS officers, marking a strategic reset in the state’s law enforcement and governance apparatus. This includes the appointment of VC Sajjanar as the new Hyderabad Police Commissioner and B Shivadhar Reddy as the Director General of Police (DGP), replacing Dr Jitender after his superannuation.
Key IAS Reshuffle Highlights
The reshuffle also saw significant changes in the IAS cadre –
- Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi, IAS (1999), gets Full Additional Charge (FAC) of Principal Secretary (Poll), GAD.
- M. Raghunandan Rao, IAS (2002), transferred as Commissioner of Commercial Taxes and Commissioner of Transport.
- K. Surendra Mohan, IAS (2006), posted as Secretary, Agriculture & Cooperation.
- K. Haritha, IAS (2013), moved from Education to Special Secretary, Finance Department.
- Sandeep Kumar Jha, IAS (2014), posted as Special Secretary, TR&B Department.
Key Police Leadership Changes
VC Sajjanar Takes Over Hyderabad Police
V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (1996), who was serving as Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), has been appointed Hyderabad Police Commissioner, succeeding C.V. Anand, IPS (1991). Sajjanar gained national attention in 2019 during his tenure as Cyberabad Police Commissioner for his handling of a high-profile encounter case and later for bringing fiscal discipline and profitability to RTC.
B. Shivadhar Reddy Appointed as DGP
B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS (1994), currently serving as Chief of Telangana’s Intelligence Department, has officially been appointed as Director General of Police. Reddy is a decorated officer, known for his work in intelligence, anti-corruption, and traffic safety initiatives. His appointment reflects the government’s intent to bring experience and stability to the state police force.
Other High-Level IPS Transfers
- Shikha Goel, IPS (1994), has been appointed as Director General, Vigilance & Enforcement.
- Ravi Gupta, IPS (1990), takes charge as Executive Vice-Chairman and Director General of the Centre for Good Governance.
- Sri Vijay Kumar, IPS (1997), has been posted as Additional DGP, Intelligence.
- Y. Nagi Reddy, IPS (1997), has been appointed Managing Director of TGSRTC, replacing Sajjanar.
Strategic Objectives Behind the Reshuffle
This high-level shake-up is seen as a strategic move by the Revanth Reddy-led government to streamline governance, enhance administrative efficiency, and inject fresh energy into the state’s law enforcement machinery. With Hyderabad emerging as a key metro hub, effective policing and governance are high on the state’s agenda.
The move also reflects a shift in focus toward intelligence strengthening, vigilance, and urban law enforcement modernization, ahead of major infrastructural and policy initiatives expected in Telangana’s next fiscal roadmap.
Merit-based Leadership and Responsive Administration
With VC Sajjanar taking charge of Hyderabad’s law and order and B Shivadhar Reddy stepping in as the state’s top cop, Telangana is poised for a new chapter in public safety and governance. The administrative reshuffle signals the state government’s commitment to merit-based leadership and responsive administration.
