Senior IPS officer Shashi Bhushan Kumar (SBK) Singh has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi, marking a significant development for the national capital. He took charge on July 31, 2025, succeeding Sanjay Arora.
Appointment and First Day in Office
SBK Singh officially assumed office at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Thursday evening. Welcomed with a guard of honour, he took charge in the presence of outgoing chief Sanjay Arora, who handed over the reins. Singh, currently the Director General of Home Guards, will also serve as the Delhi Police Commissioner.
Academic Background: A Stephen’s Alumnus
SBK Singh graduated in Physics (Honours) from St Stephen’s College, Delhi University, before joining the Indian Police Service in 1986. He later pursued an MBA in Human Resource Management from IGNOU to enhance his leadership skills.
A Distinguished Career in Policing
Early Career and Key Investigations
- Handled high-profile cases like the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy and the Ponty Chadha murder case.
- Investigated the Hansie Cronje match-fixing scandal.
- Tackled crime and communal sensitivities efficiently as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Central and Northeast Delhi.
Technological and Strategic Contributions
- Introduced reforms like the Safe City Project and Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System.
- Implemented a QR-code-based feedback system for police station visitors.
- Developed the Digital Trucking Radio System in collaboration with IIT-Delhi.
- Ensured communal peace and improved citizen-police relations as Special CP (Law and Order – North).
Crime Branch and Economic Offences
- Launched the award-winning ‘Lost Report’ app for reporting lost documents.
- Collaborated with the RBI to curb fake currency circulation.
- Improved ATM security systems to prevent fraud.
- Supervised probes into land scams, bank frauds, and cybercrime cases as head of the Economic Offences Wing.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- SBK Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi.
- He brings a blend of experience, reformist zeal, and technological vision to the role.
- His academic background includes a Physics (Honours) degree from St Stephen’s College and an MBA in Human Resource Management.
- Singh has handled various high-profile cases and introduced technological reforms during his career.
- His appointment marks the end of external appointments to the Delhi Police chief position since 2022.
