The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday (November 27, 2025) extended the suspension of senior IPS officer N Sanjay (IPS:1996:AP) for another six months, up to May 26, 2026. The order was issued by Chief Secretary K Vijayanand (IAS:1992:AP). It says the suspension will continue for 180 days or until further orders, under Rule 3(8)(d) of the AIS (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.
Sanjay was first suspended on December 3, 2024 under Rule 3(1) of the same Rules. The suspension was based on allegations of misuse and misappropriation of public funds. The charges relate to work on the AGNI portal during his posting as Director General, AP State Disaster Response and Fire Services. He also faces charges of misusing funds meant for training police personnel on victim rights and the Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act, 1989, when he served in the AP CID.
A review committee was set up to examine his suspension, as required under Rule 3(8)(c). The committee met on November 21 and reviewed the status of the criminal case filed by the ACB on December 24, 2024. The investigation is still not complete. Several witnesses have not been examined, more documents are needed, and the FSL reports on electronic devices and questioned documents are still pending. The committee recommended extending the suspension.
Sanjay is currently in judicial custody. On November 17, the ACB Special Court rejected his bail petition.
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