Mahesh Bhagwat takes charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner
He is the 63rd Commissioner of Hyderabad City, succeeding V.C. Sajjanar — who was given a ceremonial farewell at the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate
- ✓He is the 63rd Commissioner of Hyderabad City, succeeding V.C.
- ✓Senior IPS officer Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat formally assumed charge as the Commissioner of Hyderabad City Police at 11 a.m.
- ✓on Friday (November 13, 2026) at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TG ICCC) in Banjara Hills.
Senior IPS officer Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat formally assumed charge as the Commissioner of Hyderabad City Police at 11 a.m. on Friday (November 13, 2026) at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre (TG ICCC) in Banjara Hills.
Police personnel accorded Mr. Bhagwat a ceremonial welcome as he took charge as the 63rd Commissioner of Hyderabad City Police. He succeeds V.C. Sajjanar, who has been transferred as Director General of the Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Department.
Mr. Sajjanar was given a ceremonial farewell at the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate, with a large number of personnel gathering. Officers and staff formed a procession around a flower-decorated police vehicle carrying Mr.
Sajjanar. Police personnel lined up on either side as he was escorted through the Commissionerate premises, with several officers and staff members accompanying him. Senior officers, including DCPs, ACPs and inspectors from various zones, gathered to acknowledge Mr.
Sajjanar’s tenure as Commissioner. Mr. Bhagwat said he would focus on maintaining law and order, controlling crime through coordination with senior officers and improving police services to the public.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 13 November 2026 |