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Mahesh Bhagwat Appointed as New Hyderabad Police Commissioner
✍️ INDToday
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:17 PM
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The Telangana government has transferred IPS officer Mahesh Bhagwat to serve as the new Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad.
Telangana's latest cadre reshuffle places IPS officer Mahesh Bhagwat at the helm of the Hyderabad police force as the new Commissioner of Police. The transfer, announced by the state administration, replaces the outgoing CP as part of routine police postings.
Bhagwat, a senior IPS officer, will assume responsibility for maintaining law and order, overseeing crime prevention initiatives, and managing traffic and civic safety in the capital city. His tenure is expected to align with the government's ongoing focus on improving public safety and policing standards.
The appointment comes amid a series of transfers across the state's police hierarchy, reflecting the government's effort to bring fresh leadership to key law‑enforcement positions. Bhagwat is slated to take charge within the next few days, after completing the formal handover process.
Bhagwat, a senior IPS officer, will assume responsibility for maintaining law and order, overseeing crime prevention initiatives, and managing traffic and civic safety in the capital city. His tenure is expected to align with the government's ongoing focus on improving public safety and policing standards.
The appointment comes amid a series of transfers across the state's police hierarchy, reflecting the government's effort to bring fresh leadership to key law‑enforcement positions. Bhagwat is slated to take charge within the next few days, after completing the formal handover process.