Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Shevgaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Tejaswi Satpute
Maharashtra Police constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by IPS officer Tejaswi Satpute to investigate the high-profile sexual assault case involving self-styled godman and numerologist Ashok Kharat. Satpute, currently serving as Commandant of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Group 1 in Pune, formally took charge of the investigation, focusing on gathering evidence and conducting technical analysis.
Tejaswi Satpute was appointed to lead the SIT investigating the suicide of female doctor Sampada Munde in Phaltan, a case that sparked significant political controversy in Maharashtra. The opposition demanded a CBI probe, but the state government, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, entrusted the investigation to Satpute, who is known for her impartial handling of complex cases.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tejaswi Satpute is a senior Indian Police Service officer known for leading high-profile investigations, including the SIT in the Ashok Kharat case and the Sampada Munde suicide case in Phaltan. She is often referred to as 'Lady Singham' for her bold and impartial approach to law enforcement. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
| IPS Batch | 2012 |
| Cadre | Maharashtra |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| School | Padmavibhushan Balasaheb Bharde high school, Shevgaon, Ahmednagar |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 28/06/2012 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Kishore | ||||
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| Children | Daughter-1 | ||||
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| Siblings | 1 |
Career
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| Awards | Recognized for exemplary service in high-profile investigations |
Favourites
| Likes | travelling to distant places |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tejaswi_satpute_ips/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/IPSTejaswiSatpute/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tejaswi Satpute wanted to become a pilot when she was a child. | |
| 2. After completing her schooling, she pursued B.Sc. in Biotechnology before shifting to LLB. | |
| 3. She started preparing for UPSC examinations during her college days. | |
| 4. Tejaswi first failed the UPSC examination but later cleared it in 2012 with an All India rank of 198. | |
| 5. She implemented an initiative to halt illegal liquor operations, closing more than 80% of them. | |
| 6. Tejaswi has been involved in high-profile investigations related to rape and extortion. | |
| 7. She was transferred as Commander of SRPF Group 1 in Pune in June 2025, a role she holds while leading the SIT for the Ashok Kharat case. |