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V.C. Sajjanar Takes Charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

The 1996-batch IPS officer returns to core law enforcement following a reform-focused tenure at the state transport corporation.

Overview

  • He formally assumed office at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre in Banjara Hills, succeeding C.V. Anand.
  • His three-decade career includes leading Cyberabad Police, heading the CID Economic Offences Wing, commanding OCTOPUS, and holding senior Intelligence posts.
  • He moved to the role after four years as TGSRTC managing director, where he oversaw operations through the pandemic and implemented the Mahalakshmi free-travel-for-women scheme.
  • On his final day at TGSRTC, he rode a public bus from Lakdikapul to Bus Bhavan and was felicitated by employees at RTC Kala Mandapam.
  • He cites fleet replacement, annual revenue exceeding Rs 9,000 crore, hospital upgrades, employee health profiles and training, timely salaries, 21% fitment, cleared DAs, 2,000 compassionate appointments, and Rs 1 crore accident insurance as key outcomes.