Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/10/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Pagadi Oni, Hubbali, Karnataka |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about V C Sajjanar
The Telangana government promoted six senior IPS officers from the 1995 and 1996 batches to the rank of Director General of Police, and V C Sajjanar was among them. The promotions were made under the Higher Administrative Grade Plus and the officers continued in their existing postings on an in-situ basis.
Reports said Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar was responding to cyber fraud impersonation concerns involving his identity. The issue highlighted misuse of his name in online fraud-related activity and prompted public caution from the police leadership.
The Telangana government appointed V. C. Sajjanar as the new Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, transferring him from his role as Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation. He assumed charge after a senior IPS reshuffle in the state, returning to a top policing post in Hyderabad.
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Bio/Wiki
| Vishwanath Channappa Sajjanar is an Indian Police Service officer of the 1996 batch. | |
| He has served in senior policing roles in Telangana, including as Hyderabad City Police Commissioner and Additional Director General of Police. | |
| In April 2026 the Telangana government promoted him to the rank of Director General of Police in the HAG+ grade, while he continued in his existing posting. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Primary & High School | Lions School, Hubbali |
|---|---|
| Commerce | JG College of Commerce |
| MBA | Kausali Institute in Management Studies, Karnatak University |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Anupa Sajjanar |
Family
| Father | C B Sajjanar |
|---|---|
| Mother | Girija Sajjanar |
| Spouse | Anupa Sajjanar |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| IPS Batch | 1996 Batch |
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| Positions Held |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played a crucial part in combating Maoist activities in Telangana. | |
| 2. Participated in operations related to high-profile cases like 'The Hyderabad Vet Rape Case, 2019' and 'Acid Attack Case, 2008'. | |
| 3. Earned the nickname 'Encounter Specialist' for leading high-profile encounters including 'The Hyderabad Vet Rape Case, 2019' and 'Acid Attack Case, 2008'. | |
| 4. In the 2008 Acid Attack Case, as Superintendent of Police of Warangal, led the encounter of three accused who killed Swapnika and injured Pranitha. |
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