Major Shake-Up In Delhi Police: Anurag Kumar Set To Replace Satish Golcha As New Commissioner Soon

Published 17 July 2026 · local

Major Shake-Up In Delhi Police: Anurag Kumar Set To Replace Satish Golcha As New Commissioner Soon Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Major Shake-Up In Delhi Police: Anurag Kumar Set To Replace Satish Golcha As New Commissioner Soon Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 09:53 IST Anurag Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer, is likely to be the next Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha. He is currently Special Director in the IB. Image of Delhi Police outside Red Fort. A major leadership change is on the cards in the Delhi Police, with senior IPS officer Anurag Kumar likely to be appointed as the next Commissioner of Police, according to government sources. He will be replacing incumbent Satish Golcha. A 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, Kumar is currently serving as the Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

He is expected to bring massive strategic and high-level security expertise to the top post in the Delhi Police. According to internal government sources, official orders confirming this top-level administrative appointment are expected to be issued within the next two days. The move is expected to be part of a broader administrative reshuffle that will see the incumbent Delhi Police Commissioner reassigned, paving the way for the leadership transition. The decision to appoint a senior intelligence officer to head the Delhi Police reflects the Centre’s focus on strengthening policing, law and order, and internal security in the national capital. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What changes will Anurag Kumar bring to Delhi Police?

Anurag Kumar is set to become the new Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha. He is expected to bring significant strategic and high-level security expertise to the role, drawing from his experience as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau. Could this appointment impact Delhi's law and order? Anurag Kumar's appointment as the new Delhi Police Commissioner is expected to impact law and order in the capital. His selection reflects the Centre's focus on strengthening policing and internal security. When will the official orders be issued? Official orders confirming Anurag Kumar's appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner are expected within the next two days. Other administrative appointments in Delhi Police were made on March 3, 2026.

In Telangana, official orders for the new DGP were expected after April 14. About the Author Manoj Gupta Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18 Location: Delhi, India, India First Published: July 17, 2026, 09:38 IST News india Major Shake-Up In Delhi Police: Anurag Kumar Set To Replace Satish Golcha As New Commissioner Soon Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...