Major Reshuffle in Telangana Police as Mahesh Bhagwat Appointed Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Hyderabad, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The Telangana government has appointed Mahesh Murali Dhar Bhagwat as the new Police Commissioner of Hyderabad. This decision, announced on November 12, 2026, comes as part of a significant reshuffle within the state’s police force. Bhagwat takes over from VC Sajjanar, who has been reassigned as the Director General of Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency Services, and Civil Defense.

In addition to his new role, Bhagwat will also oversee the Special Protection Force (SPF) as its Director General. A 1995 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Bhagwat previously served as the Director General of Police (Law and Order).

The reshuffle includes the transfer of 21 IPS officers across various departments. Somya Mishra, previously the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, has been appointed as the Director General of Police for Women and Safety, overseeing the SHE team and the “Bharosa” initiative. She will also take on additional responsibilities as the Director General of Police (Organization) and (Legal).

Swati Lakra, who served as the Director General of Police (Organization and Home Guards) and DG of SPF, has been transferred to lead the Prisons and Correctional Services. Anil Kumar, the Director General of Police (Operations, Greyhounds, and Octopus), has been appointed as the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, succeeding Y. Nagi Reddy.

Following these changes, Reddy has been assigned to the position of Commissioner of Civil Supplies and Principal Secretary in the Consumer Affairs, Food, and Civil Supplies Department. Stephen Ravindra has been appointed as the Director of Telangana Traffic Management, Road and Rail Safety Bureau (TG-TMARS).

Sanjay Kumar Jain, the Additional Director General of Police for Telangana Special Police (TGSP), will now take on the role of Additional Director General of Police (Training). Vikram Singh Mann has been appointed as Director General of Police (Operations, Greyhounds, and Octopus) and will also lead the Police Housing Corporation.

Akun Sabharwal, previously awaiting posting, is now the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), with additional responsibilities in coordination and technical services.