Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar found dead
Anurag Dhankar, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, was found dead in his washroom at the police headquarters.
He was a highly decorated IPS officer who had led significant investigations, including the PNB fraud case and the reinvestigation of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
His body was flown to Delhi and then to his native village in Uttar Pradesh for the last rites.
The government has registered a case of unnatural death and is investigating the matter.
However, the opposition parties have demanded an impartial probe under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court.
The Chief Minister described Dhankar's death as an irreparable loss for the state and his family.
Anurag Dhankar, DGP of Tripura, found dead in his washroom at police headquarters.
Body flown to Delhi and then to his native village in Uttar Pradesh for last rites.
Government registered a case of unnatural death and is investigating.
Opposition demands an impartial probe under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court.
Dhankar was a 1994-batch IPS officer and was due to retire in 11 months.
- Who
- Anurag Dhankar, DGP of Tripura
- What
- Found hanging in his washroom at police headquarters
- When
- July 20, 2025
- Where
- Tripura Police Headquarters, Agartala
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Investigation
Government's Stance
The government has registered a case of unnatural death and is investigating as per law.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition demands an impartial probe under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court.
- Name
- Anurag Dhankar
- Age
- 60
- Post
- Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura
- Batch
- 1994-batch IPS officer
- Notable Cases
- Led CBI probe into PNB fraud case and reinvestigation of 1984 anti-Sikh riots
- Retirement
- Due to retire in 11 months
- Last Rites
- Baraut, Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh