Tejaswi Satpute

IPS Officer

Indian Shevgaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionIPS Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/09/1987
Age38 years
BirthplaceShevgaon, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Tejaswi Satpute

15/05/2025

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.

20/04/2025

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 ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
IPS Batch2012
CadreMaharashtra

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biotechnology
  • L.L.B.
SchoolPadmavibhushan Balasaheb Bharde high school, Shevgaon, Ahmednagar

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Languages
  • Marathi
  • Hindi
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date28/06/2012

Family

Husband/SpouseKishore
ChildrenDaughter-1
Parents
Fatherfarmer, businessman
Motherschool teacher
Siblings1

Career

Notable Works
  • Superintendent of Police in Solapur Rural
  • Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in Pune
  • Head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT)
  • Commandant of the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) Group 1 in Pune
Initiatives
  • Operation Parivartan
  • Halting illegal liquor operations (closed 80% of them)
AwardsRecognized for exemplary service in high-profile investigations

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Likestravelling to distant places

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.
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