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Telangana IPS Transfers 2026: Mahesh Bhagwat Becomes Hyderabad CP

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Telangana transfers 21 IPS officers. Mahesh Bhagwat becomes Hyderabad Police Commissioner as V.C. Sajjanar moves to Fire and Disaster Response.

By News National Editorial Team

Hyderabad, November 12, 2026: The Telangana government has announced a major reshuffle of the Indian Police Service (IPS), transferring and assigning new responsibilities to 21 officers across the state.

In one of the most significant changes, senior IPS officer Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, replacing V.C. Sajjanar.

The government issued the transfer orders through Government Order (GO) No. 1654 on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Mahesh Bhagwat Takes Charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Mahesh Bhagwat, a 1995-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Hyderabad's new Police Commissioner. He was previously serving as Director General of Police (Law and Order).

His appointment brings a change in leadership at the Hyderabad City Police following the transfer of V.C. Sajjanar.

V.C. Sajjanar Transferred to Fire and Disaster Response

V.C. Sajjanar, who previously served as Hyderabad Police Commissioner, has been appointed Director General of Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence.

He has also been given additional responsibility as Director General of the Special Protection Force (SPF).

Key IPS Transfers and Appointments

The major appointments announced by the government include:

IPS Officer New responsibility
Mahesh Bhagwat Hyderabad Police Commissioner
V.C. Sajjanar DG, Fire and Disaster Response
Dr. Anil Kumar Vice-Chairman and MD, TGSRTC
Y. Nagi Reddy Civil Supplies Commissioner
Dr. Soumya Mishra DG, Women Safety, SHE Teams and Bharosa
Swati Lakra DG, Prisons and Correctional Services
Charu Sinha DG, Anti-Corruption Bureau
Vikram Singh Mann DGP, Operations, Greyhounds and OCTOPUS
M. Stephen Raveendra Director, Telangana Traffic Management, Road and Rail Safety Bureau
Akun Sabharwal ADGP, Law and Order
S. Chandrasekhar Reddy Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau

Changes in RTC and Civil Supplies Departments

The reshuffle also includes important administrative changes outside the regular police commissionerates.

Dr. Anil Kumar has been appointed Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC).

Y. Nagi Reddy, who was previously serving as RTC Managing Director, has been transferred as Civil Supplies Commissioner and Ex-Officio Principal Secretary. He has also received additional responsibilities relating to the Civil Supplies Corporation and Legal Metrology.

Changes Across Other Police Departments

The government has also announced appointments involving the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Criminal Investigation Department, Prisons Department, Greyhounds, OCTOPUS, traffic management and various police zones.

Other officers have been assigned responsibilities in Multi Zone-1, Railways, Multi Zone-2 and Zone-7 (Jogulamba), among other units.

Major Administrative Reshuffle

The transfer of 21 IPS officers represents a significant administrative restructuring of Telangana's police leadership and associated government departments.

The new appointments will place officers in different positions across law enforcement, public safety, emergency response, transport administration and civil supplies.

The orders were issued by the Telangana government on November 12, 2026.

Sources and References:

  1. Siasat – Sajjanar transferred, Mahesh Muralidhar to head Hyderabad Police

  2. Telangana Today – Mahesh Bhagwat appointed Hyderabad Police Commissioner

  3. Andhra Prabha – Telangana transfers 21 IPS officers

  4. Indian Masterminds – Telangana government transfers 21 IPS officers

Editorial Note: This report summarises the principal appointments identified in published reports. Refer to the official GO No. 1654 for the complete list of postings and additional charges.

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