Sandeep Rai Rathore Appointed New Head of Tamil Nadu Police Ahead of Assembly Elections
ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore to head Tamil Nadu police; new Commissioners of Police for Tambaram, Madurai
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The Election Commission of India has appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new Director-General of Police for Tamil Nadu, effective immediately. This decision follows demands from opposition parties for the transfer of certain officers to ensure fair elections. Rathore replaces G. Venkatraman and will oversee police operations during the upcoming Assembly elections.
- 01Sandeep Rai Rathore appointed as Tamil Nadu's new Director-General of Police.
- 02Appointment follows opposition demands for officer transfers to ensure fair elections.
- 03Rathore replaces G. Venkatraman, effective immediately.
- 04Additional appointments include Sanjay Kumar as Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, and Abhishek Dixit as Commissioner of Police, Madurai.
- 05The Supreme Court mandated timely appointment of a regular DGP due to previous delays.
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On April 2, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new Director-General of Police (DGP) for Tamil Nadu, replacing G. Venkatraman. This appointment is effective immediately and comes in response to demands from opposition parties for the transfer of certain Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to ensure a fair electoral process. Rathore, a 1992-batch IPS officer, has previously served in various capacities, including as Inspector General of Police for the National Disaster Response Force. Alongside Rathore's appointment, the ECI also named Sanjay Kumar as the Commissioner of Police for Tambaram, succeeding A. Amalraj, and Abhishek Dixit as the Commissioner of Police for Madurai. The Supreme Court had previously ordered the completion of the DGP appointment process within a specified timeframe due to delays, emphasizing the need for a regular police chief with a fixed tenure following the elections. Rathore's role will be crucial in overseeing police operations during the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
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The appointment of Sandeep Rai Rathore is expected to enhance the integrity of the police force during the crucial Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, ensuring that law and order is maintained.
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