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19 July 2026

Appointment of Delhi Police Commissioner

The appointment of the Delhi Police Commissioner highlights the unique administrative and federal structure of the National Capital Territory, providing useful context for questions on police governance and the role of the Lieutenant-Governor.

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Notes

  • Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner.
  • The appointment involves a formal reporting process to the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of Delhi.
  • The Delhi Police Commissioner reports to the L-G, reflecting the administrative structure of the National Capital Territory.
  • The transition of office involved the replacement of the outgoing Commissioner, Satish Golchha.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Appointment of Delhi Police Commissioner, which has been running since 18 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The administrative control of the Delhi Police remains a unique feature of the Indian federal structure. Discuss the role of the Lieutenant-Governor in the oversight of law and order in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the current administrative framework of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, to whom does the Commissioner of Police primarily report?

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