Hyderabad : In a significant administrative reshuffle ahead of the Telangana elections, Sandeep Shandilya, a distinguished 1993 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Hyderabad. Shandilya, previously serving as the Cyberabad CP, will officially assume his new role starting this Saturday. This key appointment follows an order issued by Telangana Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari.
The Election Commission (EC) has played a pivotal role in the reshuffling process, transferring 20 officials in the state, including four District Collectors and 13 IPS officers, among them the outgoing Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand. With the elections looming, the EC’s decision has paved the way for fresh faces to take charge in crucial positions. Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari has submitted a proposed list of replacements to the EC, and finalizations are underway.
In addition to the appointment of Sandeep Shandilya as the new Hyderabad CP, various other key positions have witnessed changes. Ten districts have welcomed new Superintendents of Police (SPs), signaling a broader administrative revamp. Among the notable appointments are Hanumanth as Yadadri Collector, Ashish Sangwan as Nirmal Collector, Bharti Holikeri as Rangareddy Collector, and Gautham as Medchal Collector. Furthermore, Vani Prasad has been named Principal Secretary of the Transport Department, while Sunil Sharma assumes the role of Principal Secretary of the Excise and Commercial Taxes Department. Jyoti Buddha Prakash has been appointed as the Excise Commissioner, and Christina takes charge as the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes.
Warangal and Nizamabad have also witnessed new leadership in their law enforcement agencies. Amber Kishore Jha has been appointed as the Commissioner of Police for Warangal, and Kalmeshwar assumes the role of Commissioner of Police for Nizamabad.
This reshuffle, marked by strategic appointments across various departments, underscores the state’s preparation and organizational adjustments in anticipation of the upcoming elections. The changes aim to enhance efficiency, security, and governance as Telangana gears up for this crucial political event.
