AP: Key roles to retired IPS officers; Rao as APPHCL Chairman, Thakur as Adviser

In a significant development, Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday (01.02.2025) appointed two retired IPS officers to the key positions.

Retired IPS officer AB Venkateswara Rao (Retd.IPS:1989:AP) has been appointed as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Police Housing Corporation Limited (APPHCL) for a two-year term. Rao, who was suspended during the previous YSRC government, was recently reinstated by the current administration. His suspension period has now been regularised, making him eligible for full pay and allowances.

Additionally, former DGP RP Thakur (Retd.IPS:1986:AP) has been appointed as an Adviser to the state government for two years. He will be based at AP Bhawan in New Delhi.