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IPS Santosh Kumar Singh Takes Charge as DIG of Delhi Metro Security
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News18•10-10-2026, 10:53
IPS Santosh Kumar Singh Takes Charge as DIG of Delhi Metro Security
- •Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, has been appointed as the DIG of CISF for the Delhi Metro.
- •He holds a Ph.D. from JNU and won a gold medal at BHU, earning him the reputation of a scholar-warrior.
- •He has extensive experience serving as SP or SSP across 9 districts of Chhattisgarh, including sensitive Naxal-affected areas like Bastar and Sukma.
- •He gained international recognition by winning the IACP 40 Under 40 Award in 2021 for his anti-narcotics campaign named Nijaat.
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Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, has been appointed as the DIG of CISF for the Delhi Metro.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh topped his graduation in Political Science at BHU, won a gold medal in post-graduation, and earned both his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from JNU.
Before taking charge of the Delhi Metro, he was serving on central deputation as the DIG of CISF South Zone-2 in Hyderabad, overseeing security for ports and industrial establishments.
