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IPS Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the brand new Delhi Police Commissioner, changing Satish Golcha for the highest publish of the capital’s police power.
In keeping with an order issued by the Union Dwelling Ministry on June 17, 2026, the 1994-batch officer will assume cost as the brand new chief of the police power.
“With the approval of the Competent Authority, Anurag Kumar, IPS, is hereby appointed as Commissioner of Police, Delhi, with impact from the date of assumption of cost and till additional orders,†the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs mentioned in an official order.Â
Who’s Anurag Kumar? Profession timeline
1994:Mr Kumar joined the Indian Police Service as a Direct Recruit after clearing the UPSC examination. In the identical yr, he was allotted to the joint cadre of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories, acronymed because the joint AGMUT cadre.
1994-2010:Mr. Kumar served on the bottom in Delhi, rising to the publish of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
2010:Mr. Kumar was conferred the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in recognition of his work beneath the AGMUT.
2014:Mr. Kumar was empanelled by the Appointments Committee of the Cupboard to formally maintain administrative ranks as much as Inspector Common (IG) and equal ranges.
2016:Mr. Kumar was adorned with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service(PPMDS) for his contribution to home safety operations.
2018:Mr.Kumar labored as a part of a Central Deputation tenure after being relieved from Union Territory assignments
2025:Mr. Kumar was empanelled by the Appointments Committee of the Cupboard (ACC) to carry Director Common (DG) or DG-equivalent instructions within the Centre.
2026: He was formally appointed because the Commissioner of Delhi Police.Â
What subsequent for Satish Golcha?Â
Satish Golcha has been directed to report back to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, for his subsequent appointment. His departure from the Delhi Police Commissioner publish comes forward of schedule. He had been serving because the chief since August 2025.Â
Printed – July 17, 2026 02:53 pm IST
