Anurag Kumar, an IPS officer from the 1994 batch, is appointed as the next Commissioner of Delhi Police, replacing Satish Golcha. Multiple outlets report that Kumar was serving as a Special Director in India’s Intelligence Bureau (IB) before the appointment. Sources also say the change is effective when Kumar assumes charge and is issued through the central government’s appointment order. Times of India and NDTV report that Golcha, who took charge as Delhi Police commissioner in August last year, is directed to report to the Lieutenant Governor for his next assignment. The reports describe Kumar as having over three decades of policing and administration experience and note his IB background in intelligence and sensitive security matters. One report further adds that Kumar was repatriated from the IB to his parent cadre, AGMUT, shortly before the appointment. The outlets also cite Kumar’s awards, including the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2010) and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2016).
Anurag Kumar appointed Delhi Police Commissioner, succeeding Satish Golcha
Anurag Kumar, an IPS officer from the 1994 batch, is appointed as the next Commissioner of Delhi Police, replacing Satish Golcha. Multiple outlets report that Kumar was serving as a Special Director i...
- Anurag Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer, is appointed as Commissioner of Delhi Police.
- He succeeds Satish Golcha, who assumed the post in August last year.
- Kumar previously served as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
- Golcha is directed to report to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor for his next assignment.
- Kumar’s appointment takes effect when he assumes charge, following the issuance of the central government order.
Former IB Special Director Anurag Kumar takes charge as Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha. The 1994-batch IPS officer brings nearly 32 years of policing and intelligence experience, with expertise in national security and counter-terrorism.
3 hours agoAnurag Kumar was decorated with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2016.
4 hours agoAnurag Kumar, an IPS officer, has been appointed the new Delhi Police commissioner. He succeeds Satish Golcha, who will report to the lieutenant governor. Kumar previously served as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the appointment order on Friday. He assumes charge with immediate effect until further orders.
5 hours agoEarlier, Anurag Kumar served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country's premier intelligence agency.
6 hours agoKumar joined the Indian Police Service on September 4, 1994, as a direct recruit through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
6 hours agoNew Delhi: The Centre on Friday appointed former Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Anurag Kumar, as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police. A day before, Kumar was repatriated from the Bureau to his parent cadre, AGMUT, by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He will succeed Satish Golcha, who had been serving as the national capital's police chief since August last year.Buzz Over the Next Delhi Police Commissioner?From the corridors of power: Discussions are underway that 1994-batch IPS officer Anurag Kumar may be brought to New Delhi as the next Commissioner of Police, Delhi.@DelhiPolice @CPDelhi pic.twitter.com/wYdr5kMTDN— Atulkrishan (@iAtulKrishan1) July 17, 2026 Early leadership changeInterestingly, the government's move marks Golcha's premature removal from the position of Delhi Police Commissioner. He assumed office in August last year and was set to retire from service in April 2027. He will now report to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, according to an NDTV report.WATCH: Delhi Police Wrap Dead Peacock In Tricolour, Perform Dignified Last Rites In Narela; Viral Video Wins HeartsWho is Anurag KumarAnurag Kumar has more than three decades of experience in policing and administration. He has served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau, the country's premier intelligence agency. During his long tenure at the IB, he handled critical responsibilities related to national security, counter-terrorism strategies, intelligence analysis, and sensitive security matters.Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree. In 2010, he was awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service, followed by the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2016. These honours are conferred upon officers who have made exceptional contributions to the police service.
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