Prerana Katte - Age, Wiki and Bio

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Degree	Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Hometown	Sitara, Maharashtra
Religion	Hinduism

Marital Status

Husband/Spouse

Sujay Shinde (Government Official)

Children

Son	None
Daughter	Vidhitsa

Siblings

Sister(s)	2

Key Milestones	Cleared Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination in 2016 on her first attempt. Started career as a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) in Satara in 2017. Served in Kolhapur and took action against illegal gambling and betting activities in 2020. Appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Pimpri-Chinchwad in 2022. Served as ACP at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in 2025, managing law-and-order situations. Worked with the Economic Offences Wing in Navi Mumbai in 2025, handling cases of financial crimes. Became the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch in March 2026.

Key Milestones

Cleared Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination in 2016 on her first attempt.
Started career as a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) in Satara in 2017.
Served in Kolhapur and took action against illegal gambling and betting activities in 2020.
Appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Pimpri-Chinchwad in 2022.
Served as ACP at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in 2025, managing law-and-order situations.
Worked with the Economic Offences Wing in Navi Mumbai in 2025, handling cases of financial crimes.
Became the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch in March 2026.

Born and grew up in Sitara, Maharashtra.
Belongs to an agricultural family; first in her family to work in civil services.
Father wanted to enter civil services but could not due to circumstances; he encouraged his daughters.
Decided to pursue a career in civil service in grade 9.
Had an ankle injury during initial training that still affects her.