Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Sadanand Date Takes Over as Maharashtra DGP
Sadanand Date, a brave police officer, has become the new Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra.
He is known for his courage during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, where he fought terrorists despite being injured.
Date has worked in many important roles, including heading the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
He grew up in a poor family in Pune, selling newspapers as a child, but worked hard to become a top police officer.
Date has written a book about his experiences in the police force and will lead the Maharashtra Police for the next two years.
Sadanand Date, a 1990-batch IPS officer, took charge as the new DGP of Maharashtra, succeeding Rashmi Shukla.
Date is known for his bravery during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, where he fought terrorists at Cama Hospital despite being injured.
He has served in various key positions, including heading the NIA, ATS, and as the first Police Commissioner of Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai-Virar.
Date has a doctorate in economic offences and has authored a Marathi book about his police experiences.
He will lead the Maharashtra Police for a two-year tenure amid local body elections in the state.
- Who
- Sadanand Date, a senior IPS officer and 26/11 terror attack hero
- What
- Took charge as Director General of Maharashtra Police
- When
- Saturday, January 3
- Where
- Maharashtra Police Headquarters, Mumbai
- Why
- To lead the Maharashtra Police force amid local body elections
- Name
- Sadanand Date
- Age
- 59
- Previous Position
- Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Notable Incident
- 26/11 Mumbai attacks
- Education
- Doctorate in economic offences from Pune University
- Book
- Varditlya Mansachya Nondi (Notes of a Man in Uniform)
- Tenure
- Two years
- Force Strength
- Over 2 lakh personnel
Sources
Maharashtra's First Woman DGP Rashmi Shukla Retires
Rashmi Shukla, Maharashtra's 1st Woman Top Cop, Retires
IPS officer Sadanand Date, 26/11 hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP
Newspaper Delivery Boy To 26/11 Hero: Maharashtra Police Chief Sadanand Date's Journey
