Tamil Nadu Names Abhay Kumar Singh Acting DGP as Venkataraman Takes Medical Leave
Officials expect a smooth transition during the 15-day leave period under Singh's temporary charge.
Overview
- A government order dated December 10 posts Abhay Kumar Singh, a 1993-batch IPS officer and DVAC director, as in-charge DGP and temporary head of the police force.
- G. Venkataraman has been granted earned leave from December 9 to 23 for medical treatment after being hospitalized with chest pain.
- Singh will continue to lead the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing while overseeing statewide policing responsibilities.
- Senior officials have instructed police personnel to coordinate with Singh and stated that law-and-order operations will continue without disruption.
- The interim arrangement remains in effect until Venkataraman returns, a shift drawing attention as Tamil Nadu heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections.