Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Shikha Goel
24/04/2026
Shikha Goel was transferred as Principal Secretary, Home Department, by the Telangana government. She was allowed to continue holding full additional charge of the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and the Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory until further orders.
02/10/2025
Shikha Goel was appointed Director General, Vigilance & Enforcement, and also became Ex-Officio Principal Secretary to the Government in Telangana. She continued to hold responsibility for the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau while taking on the new enforcement role. The move placed her in charge of major oversight and integrity-related functions in the state government.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and head of the Telangana Women Safety Wing |
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| Additional Information | IPS officer of the 1994 batch from the Telangana cadre; also associated with Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue Hazel |
| Hair Color | Light Ash Brown |
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| Additional Qualifications | Accredited civil and commercial mediator through ADR ODR International, England |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | S K Goel (Scientist) |
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| Spouse | Vijay Kumar (Government Official) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shikhagoel_ips/ | |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikha-goel-ips-dg-825584275/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ShikhagoelIPS |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shikha Goel grew up in New Delhi and is an IPS officer from the 1994 batch of the Telangana cadre. | |
| 2. She had a sheltered upbringing and described herself as an introverted person throughout her childhood. | |
| 3. After her training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, she briefly joined the Indian Forest Service in 1995 before switching to the Indian Police Service three months later. | |
| 4. Her first assignment was as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 5. Shikha married her long-time boyfriend, Vijay Kumar, in 1997 despite initial parental resistance. | |
| 6. In her role as the Additional Commissioner of Police in Telangana, she initiated various campaigns aimed at improving women's safety. | |
| 7. In 2023, she took charge as the Head of the Women's Safety Wing of Telangana Police, focusing on measures to ensure women's safety across Hyderabad. | |
| 8. Recognized for her expertise in combating cybercrime, she has championed self-defense training for women and children. | |
| 9. In 2025, she led 'Operation Muskaan', which resulted in the rescue of over 11,280 children alongside the registration of 2,378 cases. | |
| 10. She is a music enthusiast, often needing music as a backdrop, and enjoys reading in her leisurely time. | |
| 11. During her first posting as ASP in Jammu & Kashmir, she arrested a Superintendent of Police, which became national news. | |
| 12. While with the Central Industrial Security Forces in charge of Delhi Metro, she trained women officers in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, a Filipino martial art using everyday items. |