Andhra Pradesh: DGP Mr. Gautam Sawang IPS has been transferred. In his place, the Jagan government has appointed Mr. Kasireddy Rajendranath Reddy IPS, the former intelligence DG, as the new DGP. The state government on Tuesday issued orders to this effect. Mr. Rajendranath Reddy IPS will assume full additional responsibilities as DGP. However, the government has instructed Mr. Sawang to report to the GAD until further orders.
Mr. Kasireddy Venkata Rajendranath Reddy IPS, newly appointed DGP, is a 1992 batch IPS officer. Mr. Rajendranath Reddy is currently the DGP of Intelligence. Mr. Rajendranath Reddy has been in this post since May 2020. He has previously served as Vijayawada Police Commissioner and served as Hyderabad West IG, East Zone DCP. He has served as Vijayawada Railway SP and Vijayawada City Police Commissioner in various capacities. Prior to taking over as Chief of Intelligence, he held positions such as Director General, Vigilance and Enforcement, and Principal Secretary to Government Ex-Officio GAD.
Mr. Damodar Gautam Sawang IPS was born on July 10, 1963, in Arunachal Pradesh. During his tenure, the Awards he earned are:
In 2002 Police Medal for Meritorious Service
In 2003 Police Medal for Gallantry
In 2005 CRPF Director Generals Command Disc
In the 2015 Presidential Police Medal for Distinguished Service
He took up the Police responsibilities in 1986 as Director General of Police (DJP). He was appointed as Andhra Pradesh State DGP in May 2019. Mr. Sawang IPS is the best DGP in the country for the year 2021.
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