Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/12/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab |
| UPSC Rank | All India Rank 33 |
| IPS Batch | 2001 |
| Cadre | Telangana Cadre |
Latest News about Akun Sabharwal
15/05/2025
Akun Sabharwal returned to the Telangana cadre from his central deputation as IG of ITBP North East Frontier in May 2025, marking his reintegration into state-level policing duties after a period of national intelligence service. He was reported to be awaiting a fresh assignment in Telangana following the repatriation.
20/03/2025
Sabharwal was appointed as the Commissioner and Ex-officio Secretary of Civil Supplies, Controller of Legal Metrology, and Director of Enforcement for the Department of Prohibition and Excise in Telangana. The assignment expanded his responsibilities beyond drug control administration into broader regulatory and enforcement functions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Akun Sabharwal is a 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Telangana cadre. | |
| He is a former dentist who switched careers to join civil services after securing All India Rank 33 in the UPSC exam in 2000. | |
| He is widely recognized for his role in investigating the Tollywood drug scandal in Hyderabad. | |
| He is an avid marathon runner, having completed 7 marathons across India, and is also a mountaineer and cyclist. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Patiala Dental College |
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Personal Life
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya (various states) |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Dr. Smita Sabharwal (IAS Officer, 2001 Batch, UPSC AIR 4) |
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| Marriage Year | 2004 |
Family
| Father | Wing Commander D.P. Sabharwal (Dharam Paul Sabharwal, Retired Indian Air Force Officer) |
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| Mother | Name not publicly disclosed |
| Father-in-Law | Colonel Pranab Kumar Das (Retired Army Officer) |
| Mother-in-Law | Purabi Das |
Career
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| First Profession | Dentist (BDS) |
| Nickname | The Fearless Officer |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Father served in the Indian Air Force. | |
| 2. Education was completed in Kendriya Vidyalaya schools throughout India. | |
| 3. Started with dental surgery studies, later switched to civil services. | |
| 4. Met spouse during training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. | |
| 5. Participated in counter left-wing extremist missions in Warangal. | |
| 6. Finished 7 marathons in various locations across India. | |
| 7. Initially pursued a career in the medical field to serve the nation. | |
| 8. Was a popular dentist before joining civil services. | |
| 9. Avid cyclist, mountaineer and marathoner. | |
| 10. Member of Indian National Pool of Leadership, facilitates training for young bureaucrats and police officers. | |
| 11. Initiated 'No Bill, No Pill' awareness program to prevent issuance of medicines without prescription. | |
| 12. Started 'Sannihitham' Police Help Centers for citizens to file complaints. |