Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Kadapa SP named among India's 100 best police chiefs
Police officers keep our cities and towns safe.
Every district in India has a police chief.
One police chief works in a district called Kadapa.
His name is Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath.
A group studied police chiefs all over India.
They made a list of the 100 best police chiefs for the year 2026.
Mr. Vishwanath made it onto that special list.
He won this honour because he works hard to stop crime and keep people safe.
His team also answers emergency phone calls, called Dial-100, very quickly.
They work to protect women and use technology to help police their area.
This award shows that he and his whole police team are doing a great job.
Kadapa district Superintendent of Police Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath was selected among the 100 Best Police Chiefs of India in the 2026 assessment.
The recognition was given by Fame India and Asia Post.
The honour highlights his focus on effective policing, crime control, public trust, transparency and citizen-oriented administration.
Under his leadership, district police strengthened station supervision, patrolling, Dial-100 responses, women's safety and technology-driven policing.
The honour reflects both his individual leadership and the collective efforts of the Kadapa district police.
- Who
- Kadapa district Superintendent of Police Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath, along with the collective efforts of the Kadapa district police.
- What
- He was selected among the 100 Best Police Chiefs of India in the 2026 assessment by Fame India and Asia Post.
- When
- 2026 assessment.
- Where
- Kadapa (YSR district), India.
- Why
- In recognition of his focus on effective policing, crime control, public trust, transparency and citizen-oriented administration.
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- Recognition
- 100 Best Police Chiefs of India 2026
- Honouring bodies
- Fame India and Asia Post
- Recipient
- Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath
- Designation
- Superintendent of Police, Kadapa (YSR district)
- Focus areas
- Effective policing, crime control, public trust, transparency, citizen-oriented administration
- Police initiatives
- Station supervision, patrolling, Dial-100 responses, women's safety, technology-driven policing