The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (July 31, 2025) assigned SBK Singh (IPS: AGMUT:1988), presently serving as Director General of Home Guards, Delhi, with the additional charge of Commissioner of Police, Delhi, effective August 1, 2025, until further orders.
The official order stated that the appointment comes with the approval of the competent authority. Singh will take over the responsibilities from outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora (IPS:1988:TN), who is retiring after completing his tenure on July 31, 2025.
This interim arrangement comes at a crucial time as the appointment of a full-time Delhi Police Commissioner continues to remain under discussion. Singh, senior most officer of the AGMUT cadre, has extensive experience in law enforcement and administrative policing in the National Capital Territory.
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