The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday (05.05.2024) directed the Andhra Pradesh government to transfer Director General of Police KV Rajendranath Reddy (IPS:1992:AP) with immediate effect.
The ECI has asked the state government to submit a list of three eligible Indian Police Service (IPS) officers at the rank of Director General by Monday to fill the resulting vacancy.
Reddy had taken over as the DGP of Andhra Pradesh in February 2022, succeeding D Gautam Sawang (IPS:1986:AP).
Sources suggest that there is ongoing speculation about who might replace Reddy, with Dwaraka Tirumala Rao (IPS:1989:AP) emerging as a likely candidate. He is known for his straightforward approach and is regarded as a dedicated officer who holds high professional integrity.
