Key Highlights
- In July 2025, Delhi Police appointed SBK Singh, an AGMTU cadre officer, ending three years of external leadership.
- Singh has over 30 years of policing experience, having served in Central Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh, and as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Central and Northeast Delhi.
- He led high‑profile investigations such as the Uphaar cinema fire, the Ponty Chadha murder, and the Hansie Cronje match‑fixing scandal.
- As Special Commissioner of Technology, he introduced the Safe City Project, a QR‑code feedback system, and collaborated with IIT‑Delhi on a Digital Trucking Radio.
- The new commissioner blends administrative reforms, tech innovation and community policing to guide Delhi Police from 31 July 2025.
Detailed Insights
Appointment: On 31 July 2025, Singh took charge at Delhi Police Headquarters after a guard of honour, succeeding Sanjay Arora.
Background: A physics graduate from St Stephen’s College, he joined the IPS in 1986 and later earned an MBA in Human Resource Management from IGNOU.
Career Highlights: Singh’s early assignments included Assistant Commissioner in Central Delhi and Superintendent in Arunachal Pradesh. He served as Deputy Commissioner in Central and Northeast Delhi, handling crime and communal sensitivity.
Technology & Strategy: As Special Commissioner of Technology and Project Implementation, he launched the Safe City Project, an Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System, and a QR‑code victim‑feedback tool. He also developed the Digital Trucking Radio with IIT‑Delhi.
Security & Events: In his role as Special Commissioner of Security, he secured events such as the 2015 Republic Day parade and the Indo‑Africa Summit.
Crime Branch and Economic Offences: While Joint Commissioner of the Crime Branch, he introduced the ‘Lost Report’ app, collaborated with RBI to curb counterfeiting, and strengthened ATM security.
EOW Leadership: As head of the Economic Offences Wing, he led probes into land scams, bank frauds and cybercrime, and introduced an OTP system for banks.
Key Concepts
- AGMTU Cadre: The administrative cadre comprising officers from Agra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttaranchal, responsible for civil services outside the Delhi Police.
- Safe City Project: A smart‑city initiative deploying surveillance, traffic monitoring and citizen‑feedback mechanisms to enhance urban safety.
- Digital Trucking Radio: A digital communication system developed with IIT‑Delhi to streamline truck operator coordination and improve road safety.