| 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 Womenโs 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.
- As head of SIB, oversaw the surrender of 591 Maoist leaders and cadres over the past two years.
- Played a key role in undercover operations during her tenure in the counter-intelligence cell in undivided Andhra Pradesh, including operations targeting Indian Mujahideen-linked modules.
- Was instrumental in the interrogation of Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and ISIS cadres.
- Served as Deputy Inspector General of Police in the Women's Safety wing, Telangana, in 2019.
- In December 2023, took charge as the Inspector General of Police for the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of the Telangana Police, becoming the first woman in India to lead this highly sensitive anti-extremism intelligence unit.
- Introduced modern surveillance tools such as AI and drone-based monitoring for policing during major events to enhance security and intelligence reach in Telangana.
- Led strategic negotiations that resulted in the surrender of top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji in February 2026.
- First posted in Warangal, then part of undivided Andhra Pradesh.
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