B Sumathi Age, Wiki and Bio

B Sumathi

Quick Info

ProfessionGovernment Official
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/08/1974
Age51 years
BirthplaceKalugotla, Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSumathi Badugula
Known forBeing the intelligence officer behind Maoist commander Devuji’s surrender

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University
  • Master's degree in Security and Defense Law from The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) (2023)

Personal Life

BirthplaceKalugotla, Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India
Zodiac signLeo
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherTirupathi Reddy
MotherSujathamma
Siblings1 Brother, 3 Sisters
SpouseSrinath
Children2 Daughters

Career

OverviewB Sumathi has made a significant impact in her role as a government official, particularly in law enforcement.
Milestones
  • Started her police career in 2001 as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP).
  • Rose to prominence through her involvement in negotiations with Maoist leaders before her induction into the IPS.
  • Achieved the rank of IPS in 2006.
  • Became the Deputy Inspector General of Police in the Women’s Safety wing, Telangana, in 2019.
  • In December 2023, she took charge as the Inspector General of Police for the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of the Telangana Police, becoming the first woman to lead this unit.
  • Worked extensively in CID, Cybercrime, and counter-intelligence, conducting significant interrogations of terrorist suspects.
  • Introduced modern surveillance tools such as AI and drones in policing for enhanced security.
  • Awarded the Police Medal for meritorious service in January 2026.

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Traveling and exploring new places

Some Lesser Known Facts

B Sumathi is recognized as the first woman Deputy Superintendent of Police in Andhra Pradesh.
She was initially inclined towards a career in medicine but chose civil services after encouragement from her grandmother.
Despite her responsibilities, she has continued to advocate for women's safety and victim support.
Her leadership has led to the surrender of numerous Maoist leaders and cadres to the Telangana Police.
Her elder daughter is also engaged in social work and has collaborated with the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau for drug awareness initiatives.