B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS (RETD) | Interview | Crime Diaries With Muralidhar #700 | iDream

B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS (RETD) | Exclusive Interview | Crime Diaries With Muralidhar #700 | iDream B. Shivadhar Reddy, IPS (RETD) State Security Advisor Telangana Battula Shivadhar Reddy is a highly distinguished, retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1994 batch who served as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana. Known for his tactical acumen and low-profile, result-oriented leadership, he spent over three decades steering law enforcement, state intelligence, and crucial anti-extremism operations in undivided Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Here is a comprehensive look at his biography, career milestones, and major contributions. Early Life and Education Date of Birth: 1966 Hometown: He hails from Tool-e-Kalan (Peddatundla) village in Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. Education: Born and raised in Hyderabad, he completed his education in the city and graduated with an LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from Osmania University. Early Career: Before joining public service, he briefly practiced as a legal advocate. He cleared the Civil Services Examination in 1993 and officially joined the IPS in 1994, initially allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Key Career Milestones & Postings 1. Early Postings & District Administration (1994–2007) Ground Level Operations: Started his journey as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in the sensitive and tribal sub-divisions of Visakhapatnam (Anakapalli, Narsipatnam, and Chintapalli). Elite Forces: Served as a Squadron Commander in the elite anti-Naxal force, Greyhounds, in Adilabad district. District SP: Served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) for multiple key districts including Nalgonda (where he worked to counter CPI-Maoist activities), Srikakulam, Nellore, and Guntur. UN Peacekeeping: In 2003, he was deputed to the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for international peacekeeping. Crisis Management: Following the sensitive Mecca Masjid blast in May 2007, he was posted as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South Zone, Hyderabad City, successfully maintaining communal harmony during major festivals. 2. Leadership in Intelligence & Administration (2008–2023) Intelligence Architect: He served as the Chief of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) between 2008 and 2012. Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB): Served as both Additional Director and later Director of the ACB. City Policing: Appointed as the Commissioner of Police for Visakhapatnam City, where he pioneered road safety initiatives like the "Arrive Alive" campaign. Telangana's First Intelligence Chief: Following the state bifurcation in 2014, the newly formed Telangana government handpicked him to build the state's intelligence architecture from scratch as its first Chief of Intelligence (in the rank of IGP). He held this role again from 2023 to 2025. Neutralizing Gangster Nayeem (2016): He was the key strategist behind the high-profile operations that dismantled the notorious underground criminal network of the renegade Naxal-turned-extortionist, Nayeem. 3. Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana (2025–2026) On September 26, 2025, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy appointed B. Shivadhar Reddy as the Director General of Police (Coordination) with Full Additional Charge as Head of Police Force (HoPF) of Telangana. During his tenure as the top cop, he advocated for a balanced approach to policing, introducing concepts like "Friendly and Formidable Policing"—being accessible to the public while maintaining zero tolerance for corruption, drug trafficking, and organized crime. Retirement After an illustrious 32-year career in the police force, B. Shivadhar Reddy officially retired on April 30, 2026. He was given a warm, ceremonial farewell parade at the RBVRR Telangana Police Academy in Hyderabad, where he handed over the reins to his successor, C.V. Anand. Awards and Recognitions Over his three decades of exceptional public service, he has been heavily decorated with prestigious honors: Police Medal for Gallantry (2002) United Nations Medal (2003) Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2011) Asadharan Aasuchana Kushalta Padak (2018) – For outstanding intelligence work. President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2020) Ati Utkrisht Seva Padak iDream Media Network is your top source for reliable, Unbiased news updates from Telugu States and across the globe. Operating Out of Hyderabad, iDream Media covers 24/7 LIVE Updates, Political Leaders Exclusive Interviews and Political Analysis, Special Debates, Breaking News, Latest updates, entertainment news, and press meets News from every corner of Telugu States. We at iDream Media Network favour high-quality programming and News, rather than sensational infotainment.