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Hyderabad, Sept. 30 (PMI): Senior IPS officer V. C. Sajjanar on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in the presence of senior officials, family members, and well-wishers.
A 1996-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, Sajjanar has held several key assignments during his nearly three-decade-long career. He began his service as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Jangaon (Warangal district) and later at Pulivendula (Kadapa district). He went on to serve as Superintendent of Police (SP) in five important districts Nalgonda, Kadapa, Guntur, Warangal, and Medak earning a reputation for effective policing and public outreach.
He has also held specialized roles as SP, Crime Investigation Department (Economic Offences Wing) SP, OCTOPUS (Organization for Countering Terrorist Operations), and Commandant, 6th Battalion APSP, Mangalagiri. Later, as DIG and IG of Police, he served in the Intelligence Department until March 2018, contributing to counter-intelligence and state security operations.
In 2018, Sajjanar was appointed Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, one of Telangana’s largest commission rates. His tenure there was marked by strong action in high-profile cases, the strengthening of SHE Teams and Bharosa Centres, and the launch of several cybercrime awareness initiatives. He was widely recognized for his people-friendly and technology-driven policing.
Subsequently, he served as Vice Chairman and Managing Director (VC & MD) of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC), where he introduced administrative and financial reforms to improve efficiency and commuter services. His “MBA” educational background supported his reform-oriented leadership style.
As Hyderabad Police Commissioner, Sajjanar now heads one of Telangana’s most critical law enforcement agencies. His focus areas are expected to include strengthening law and order, expanding smart policing initiatives through technology, ensuring women’s and cyber safety, and fostering community engagement.
Known as a firm yet approachable officer, Sajjanar has consistently combined strict law enforcement with citizen-centric policing, earning him the image of a “people’s officer.” (pressmediaofindia).
