Who is Anurag Kumar, new Delhi Police Commissioner

IPS officer Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Delhi. He replaces Satish Golcha, who served in the role since August 2025.
Why it matters
The appointment of a new police chief in the national capital is a significant administrative change affecting law enforcement and security policy in India.
IPS Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha for the top post of the capital’s police force.
The article provides a factual, chronological account of the appointment and the officer's career history without emotive language.
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