Delhi Police Commissioner S.B.K. Singh Takes Charge Amidst Sanjay Arora's Retirement

S.B.K. Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the acting Commissioner of Delhi Police, succeeding Sanjay Arora who retires today. Singh has held various key positions in Delhi Police and served as the head of police forces in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. He will oversee Delhi Police until a formal appointment is made or further orders are issued.

Title: S.B.K. Singh Appointed as Acting Commissioner of Delhi Police

New Delhi, July 2, 2025 — Senior IPS officer S.B.K. Singh has been appointed as the acting Commissioner of Delhi Police, succeeding Sanjay Arora who retires today. Singh will assume the additional charge from August 1 and will oversee the Delhi Police until a formal appointment is made or further orders are issued [1].

Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, currently serves as the Director General of Home Guards. With over 36 years of experience, he has held various key positions in Delhi Police and has also served as the head of police forces in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh [2].

In Delhi Police, Singh has served in pivotal roles such as Additional DCP of South and DCP in both Northeast and Central districts. He has also headed the Economic Offences Wing and served as Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) and Special Commissioner of Police in various domains including Intelligence, Security, Law and Order, and Technology and Project Implementation [3].

Singh is known for his innovative initiatives, technological foresight, and commitment to personnel welfare. During his tenure as DGP of Mizoram, he launched the state's first all-women police station and introduced the Mizoram Safety Application. In Arunachal Pradesh, he launched the Arunachal Suraksha Mobile Application and set up official social media platforms for public interaction [2].

Singh's appointment comes at a critical time when the Delhi Police is facing several challenges. The ongoing discussion in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched in response to a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, underscores the need for effective law enforcement and national security measures [4].

The appointment of Singh, with his extensive experience and proven track record, is expected to bring a fresh perspective and robust leadership to the Delhi Police. His tenure will be crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning of the police force and addressing the ongoing security challenges in the city.

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[1] https://www.indiatvnews.com/delhi/sbk-singh-gets-additional-charge-as-delhi-police-commissioner-who-is-he-all-you-need-to-know-2025-07-31-1001368
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/politics/pm-modi-amit-shah-to-address-lok-sabha-on-operation-sindoor-today-125072900057_1.html
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/sbk-singh-a-forward-looking-policeman-with-a-distinguished-career-spanning-over-three-decades/articleshow/123016290.cms
[4] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sbk-singh-gets-additional-charge-as-delhi-police-commissioner/article69877681.ece