10/07/2024
Senior IPS officer Jitender Set to Become Telangana's New DGP
Senior IPS officer Jitender is expected to be appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Telangana.
Sources said that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has made the decision, with official orders anticipated to be issued on Wednesday.
Upon issuance of these orders, Jitender will become the first DGP appointed by the government since the Congress party came to power in Telangana.
Currently, Jitender serves as the Principal Secretary of the Home Department and also holds the position of Director of Vigilance and Enforcement, managing additional responsibilities.
Journey from ASP to DGP
Born into a farming family in Jalandhar, Punjab, Jitender is a 1992 batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre. His career began as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Nirmal. He then served as Additional SP in Bellampally and held significant roles as the SP of Mahbubnagar and Guntur districts during times of high Naxalite activity.
Jitender's extensive experience includes working with the Delhi CBI and the Greyhounds from 2004 to 2006. He was later promoted to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and took on responsibilities in Visakhapatnam.
Upcoming Transfers
Alongside Jitender's anticipated appointment, several other IPS officers are expected to be transferred, as part of the administrative changes.