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Satish Golcha Appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner to Fortify Capital’s Security Post-CM Attack.

Appointment | Dated: 23 Aug 2025

Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories) cadre, has been appointed Commissioner of Police, Delhi—effective immediately—after a security breach exposed vulnerabilities, aiming to restore public confidence and enhance law enforcement capabilities in the capital.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) acted swiftly in response to a security breach at Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s residence, where she was attacked during a public hearing. Within 24 hours of the incident, the MHA replaced the acting Police Commissioner and appointed Satish Golcha to the top post.
  • - Golcha is a seasoned 1992-batch IPS officer with the AGMUT cadre who has held several pivotal roles: Director General (Prisons), Special Commissioner of Police (Law & Order, Zone 2), Special CP (Intelligence), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), and Joint CP. Notably, he managed law and order during the northeast Delhi riots—his proven expertise in crisis situations is seen as crucial for his new mandate.
  • - Satish Golcha succeeds SBK Singh, an 1988-batch IPS officer and Director General (Home Guards), who had been serving as acting Delhi Police Commissioner since August 1 after the retirement of Sanjay Arora. Singh’s interim tenure ended abruptly amid heightened scrutiny following the CM’s attack.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The MHA’s formal notification states: “With the approval of the competent authority, Satish Golcha, presently posted as DG (Prisons), Delhi, is hereby appointed to the post of the Commissioner of Police, Delhi with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.” His appointment is seen as integral to rebuilding trust in the capital’s policing framework.
  • (ii) Following the attack, CM Rekha Gupta's security was upgraded to ‘Z’ category and handed over to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
  • (iii) The MHA also ordered a thorough inquiry, leading to improved security protocols, structured access during public hearings, and stricter perimeter control measures—all signaling a more cautious approach under Golcha’s leadership.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police, Delhi in August 2025?

Correct Answer: Satish Golcha

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About Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

  • Union Minister : Amit Shah
  • Headquarters: New Delhi