Archive · 31 Jul 2025
SBK Singh Takes Charge as Delhi Police Commissioner
S.B.K. Singh, an experienced police officer, has become the new top cop of Delhi.
He's now in charge of the Delhi Police, replacing Sanjay Arora who retired.
Singh has worked in law enforcement for over 36 years and has worked on big cases.
He will be in the role until February 2026.
Before this, he was in charge of Home Guards in Delhi and has been a leader in police forces in other states.
SBK Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the 25th Delhi Police Commissioner.
Singh took charge after Sanjay Arora's retirement.
He previously served as the Director General of Home Guards, Delhi.
Singh has held key positions in Delhi Police and police forces in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
He has investigated high-profile cases, including the Uphaar Fire Tragedy.
- Who
- SBK Singh, succeeding Sanjay Arora.
- What
- SBK Singh appointed as 25th Delhi Police Commissioner.
- When
- Took charge after Arora's retirement.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To lead the Delhi Police after Sanjay Arora's retirement.
Leadership Transition
Future Leadership
Change in Command
Leadership Transition
Sanjay Arora retired.
Future Leadership
SBK Singh is now in charge.
- New Role
- Commissioner of Delhi Police
- Incumbent
- SBK Singh
- Predecessor
- Sanjay Arora
- Batch
- 1988
- Previous Role
- Director General of Home Guards
- Tenure
- Until February 2026
- Education
- St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi; MBA
Sources
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Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora set to retire; tenure marked by major crackdowns
Farewell parade held for outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora
SBK Singh gets additional charge of Delhi Police Commissioner as Sanjay Arora retires
Senior IPS officer SBK Singh appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner
SBK Singh: A forward-looking policeman with a distinguished career spanning over three decades
SBK Singh appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner
Who Is S.B.K. Singh, The New Commissioner of Delhi Police?