Anjani Kumar

Anjani Kumar, IPS
Director General of Police, Telangana
3rd Director General of Police, Telangana
In office
31 December 2022 – 3 December 2024
Preceded byM. Mahender Reddy
Succeeded byRavi Gupta
Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City
In office
12 March 2018 – 24 December 2021
Preceded byV. V. Srinivasa Rao
Succeeded byC. V. Anand
Personal details
Born (1966-01-28) 28 January 1966 (age 60)
Patna, Bihar, India
EducationKirori Mal College, Delhi University
St. Xavier's High School, Patna
Known for
Longest serving Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City
Police career
Service years1990 – 2026
Rank Director General of Police
AwardsPresident's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service
Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak
United Nations Peace Medal 1998
United Nations Peace Medal 1999

Anjani Kumar is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who served as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana and as the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City. He took charge as DGP of Telangana on 31 December 2022, succeeding M. Mahendra Reddy. Earlier in his career, he served with the International Police Task Force (IPTF) from 1998 to 1999 during the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Education

He studied at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, and St. Xavier's, Patna. During his training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, he won the Maharaja of Tonk Cup for the Best Horse Rider of his batch and the RD Singh Cup for being the Best Swimmer of his batch.

Career

Anjani Kumar has held the following posts during his career:

Awards

During his IPS training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, he won:

Works

Anjani Kumar, IPS

References

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  14. ↑ "Anjani Kumar is Hyderabad police boss, Sajjnar gets Cyberabad". The Times of India. Hyderabad. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
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  19. ↑ "IPS officers allotted to TS, AP". The Hindu. 22 August 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  20. ↑ Nolen, Stephanie (23 October 2009). "A trip into rebel-held territory". The Globe and Mail. Narayanapatna, India. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  21. ↑ "Special force to tackle Maoists". The Hindu. 20 March 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "Anjani Kumar takes over as Hyderabad city Police Commissioner". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  23. ↑ "The no-nonsense cop - Anjani Kumar". You & I. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
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  27. ↑ "Chief Minister releases book on 'Journey of Hyderabad City Police'". The Hans India. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2018.