Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal Takes Charge as Tamil Nadu’s 34th DGP, Promises Modern Policing and Safer Streets
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Senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal assumed charge as Tamil Nadu’s 34th DGP, bringing decades of experience and a vision for technology-driven policing and crime prevention.
Chennai, June 3: Senior IPS officer Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal formally assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning, becoming the 34th officer to lead the state’s police force. He took charge at the DGP Headquarters on Kamarajar Salai in Chennai.
Aggarwal’s appointment follows the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23. During the poll period, senior IPS officer Sandeep Rai Rathore was appointed as the officer in charge of the Tamil Nadu Police, in line with directives from the Election Commission. With the formation of the new government led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the process to appoint a full-time DGP was initiated.
The state government submitted a panel of three names - Rajiv Kumar, Sandeep Rai Rathore, and Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal - to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). After deliberations, the UPSC approved the panel, and Aggarwal was selected for the top post.
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A 1994-batch IPS officer, Aggarwal brings over three decades of policing experience. Born in Punjab, he holds a law degree and is a qualified advocate. Fluent in Tamil, English, Hindi, and Punjabi, he has served in several key positions across Tamil Nadu. His tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Chennai and Superintendent of Police in Thoothukudi district earned him recognition for his focus on modern policing and crime prevention.
Aggarwal is credited with expanding Chennai’s CCTV surveillance network, strengthening crime detection and public safety. He also introduced the ‘Night Crime to Zero’ initiative, aimed at reducing offences during late-night hours. His career includes handling major investigations such as the high-profile Salem train robbery case.
For his distinguished service, Aggarwal received the Chief Minister’s Medal for Meritorious Service. His appointment is expected to usher in a new era for Tamil Nadu Police, with emphasis on technology-driven policing, enhanced crime prevention, and improved public security.
Aggarwal’s appointment follows the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23. During the poll period, senior IPS officer Sandeep Rai Rathore was appointed as the officer in charge of the Tamil Nadu Police, in line with directives from the Election Commission. With the formation of the new government led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the process to appoint a full-time DGP was initiated.
The state government submitted a panel of three names - Rajiv Kumar, Sandeep Rai Rathore, and Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal - to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). After deliberations, the UPSC approved the panel, and Aggarwal was selected for the top post.
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A 1994-batch IPS officer, Aggarwal brings over three decades of policing experience. Born in Punjab, he holds a law degree and is a qualified advocate. Fluent in Tamil, English, Hindi, and Punjabi, he has served in several key positions across Tamil Nadu. His tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Chennai and Superintendent of Police in Thoothukudi district earned him recognition for his focus on modern policing and crime prevention.
Aggarwal is credited with expanding Chennai’s CCTV surveillance network, strengthening crime detection and public safety. He also introduced the ‘Night Crime to Zero’ initiative, aimed at reducing offences during late-night hours. His career includes handling major investigations such as the high-profile Salem train robbery case.
For his distinguished service, Aggarwal received the Chief Minister’s Medal for Meritorious Service. His appointment is expected to usher in a new era for Tamil Nadu Police, with emphasis on technology-driven policing, enhanced crime prevention, and improved public security.
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