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Sandeep Rai Rathore has been appointed as the new DGP of Tamil Nadu
By Chennaivision on April 3, 2026

The ECI on Thursday appointed senior IPS official Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new DGP of Tamil Nadu, replacing G Venkataraman, hitherto serving as in-charge DGP and head of police force. Venkataraman has been serving as in-charge Director General of Police for Tamil Nadu and HoPF since September 2025 following the superannuation of Shankar Jiwal. Rathore, a 1992 batch IPS… Continue reading "Sandeep Rai Rathore has been appointed as the new DGP of Tamil Nadu"
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Submit revised proposal for appointment of DGP within seven days: SC to Tamil Nadu
By Chennaivision on February 13, 2026

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit within a week its revised proposal to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the appointment of director general of police (DGP). A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the UPSC would make its final recommendation within two weeks… Continue reading "Submit revised proposal for appointment of DGP within seven days: SC to Tamil Nadu"
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Abhay Kumar Singh takes charge as acting Director-General of Police
By Chennaivision on December 12, 2025

Abhay Kumar Singh, the director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), has been appointed as the in-charge Director General of Police (DGP) in Tamil Nadu. This move comes after the current DGP, G Venkatraman, proceeded on a 15-day medical leave to receive treatment. Singh, who belongs to the 1993 batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and holds… Continue reading "Abhay Kumar Singh takes charge as acting Director-General of Police"
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PM Modi asks police to be strategic, meticulous, adaptable, and transparent
By Chennaivision on December 2, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for the use of technology to reduce the constabulary’s workload and suggested that police stations be made the focal point for resource allocation. He also urged police forces to become more strategic, meticulous, adaptable, reliable and transparent in their operations. He also expressed concern over the rising threats posed by digital frauds, cybercrimes… Continue reading "PM Modi asks police to be strategic, meticulous, adaptable, and transparent"
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HC summons Home Secretary, DGP for not permitting RSS rally despite court order
By Chennaivision on November 2, 2023
Madras High Court on Wednesday summoned Tamil Nadu Home Secretary P Amudha, Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal, and top police officers in the contempt of court proceedings initiated by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for denying permission to its route marches. Justice G Jayachandran directed the State officials to remain present before present before the Court after four weeks.… Continue reading "HC summons Home Secretary, DGP for not permitting RSS rally despite court order"

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Sandeep Rai Rathore has been appointed as the new DGP of Tamil Nadu

Submit revised proposal for appointment of DGP within seven days: SC to Tamil Nadu

Abhay Kumar Singh takes charge as acting Director-General of Police

PM Modi asks police to be strategic, meticulous, adaptable, and transparent

HC summons Home Secretary, DGP for not permitting RSS rally despite court order