The Telangana government on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) appointed senior IPS officer CV Anand (IPS:1991:TG) as Director General of Police (DGP), replacing B Shivdhar Reddy (IPS:1994:TG), who is set to superannuate on April 30.
Anand, who is currently serving as Special Chief Secretary (Home) since September 2025, has been transferred and posted as DGP with effect from the date he assumes charge. He is expected to take over the top post in the first week of May.
The appointment has been made in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Union Public Service Commission and based on the recommendations of the empanelment committee.
Shivdhar Reddy, who had a relatively short tenure as DGP, is likely to be moved as Advisor to the Chief Minister.
Anand brings extensive policing experience, having earlier served as Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad, as well as Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He has also held additional charge as Director General (Vigilance & Enforcement).
He is a recipient of the Police Medal for Gallantry and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
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