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{{Short description|Indian police officer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox police officer
| name = Sanjay Arora
| office =
| image = CP Sanjay Arora at parade.jpg
| caption = Shri Sanjay Arora, Commissioner of Police, Delhi
| department = [[Indian Police Service]]
| nickname = 
| badge_number = 
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1965|07|27}}
| birth_place = 
| death_place = 
| allegiance = 
| service = [[India]]
| service_years = 1988–2025
| rank = [[File:Director_General_of_Police.png|20px]] [[Director general of police|Director General of Police]]
| awards = {{plainlist|
*[[File:IND President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.svg|20px]] [[President's Police Medal|President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service]]
*[[File:IND Police Medal for Meritorious Service.png|20px]] [[President's Police Medal|Police Medal for Meritorious Service]]
*Antrik Suraksha Padak
*UN Peacekeeping Medal
*CM's Gallantry Medal for Bravery and Heroic Action
*Bar to Special Duty Medal
}}
| relatives = 
| alma_mater = [[Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur]]
| status = Retired
}}
'''Sanjay Arora''' (born 27 July 1965) is a retired IPS officer of the 1988 batch,[[Tamil Nadu]] cadre (IPS 88, TN). He served as the [[Commissioner of the Delhi Police]]. He has also served as the Chief of [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]] and [[Sashastra Seema Bal]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shekhar |first=Raj |date=2022-07-31 |title=Sanjay Arora appointed new Delhi Police commissioner |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/sanjay-arora-appointed-new-delhi-police-commissioner/articleshow/93250364.cms |access-date=2023-02-19 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219092424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/sanjay-arora-appointed-new-delhi-police-commissioner/articleshow/93250364.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manral |first=Mahender Singh |date=2022-08-01 |title=Sanjay Arora, ITBP DG, takes charge as police chief today |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/sanjay-arora-itbp-dg-takes-charge-as-police-chief-today-8062995/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219092525/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/sanjay-arora-itbp-dg-takes-charge-as-police-chief-today-8062995/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Choudhury |first=Snigdha |date=2022-07-31 |title=Who Is IPS Sanjay Arora, New Commissioner Of Delhi Police |url=https://www.india.com/news/delhi/ips-sanjay-arora-who-is-new-commissioner-of-delhi-police-5545471/ |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=[[Zee Media]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219094859/https://www.india.com/news/delhi/ips-sanjay-arora-who-is-new-commissioner-of-delhi-police-5545471/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Biography ==
Sanjay Arora joined the IPS in 1988 and was allotted the Tamil Nadu cadre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tiwari |first=Abhishek |title=कौन हैं IPS संजय अरोड़ा, जिन्हें बनाया गया दिल्ली का नया पुलिस कमिश्नर |url=https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-ncr-who-is-ips-sanjay-arora-new-commissioner-of-delhi-police-22940947.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=[[Dainik Jagran]] |language=hi |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219094557/https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-ncr-who-is-ips-sanjay-arora-new-commissioner-of-delhi-police-22940947.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He obtained his bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from [[Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sandhu |first=Kamaljit Kaur |title=Who is IPS Sanjay Arora, appointed as Commissioner of Delhi Police |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ips-sanjay-arora-becomes-delhi-police-commissioner-1982048-2022-07-31 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219094427/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ips-sanjay-arora-becomes-delhi-police-commissioner-1982048-2022-07-31 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In Tamil Nadu, he was part of the STF that carried out operations against [[Veerappan]]'s gang. Being the first IPS volunteer for the force, he was the head of Tamil Nadu STF under the overall command of [[Walter Devaram|Walter Dewaram]]. He has also served in the Coimbatore and Chennai City Police.

He has been part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo ([[United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo|UNMIK]]).

Apart from his home cadre of Tamil Nadu, as part of the [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police|ITBP]], [[Border Security Force|BSF]] and [[Central Reserve Police Force|CRPF]], he has served in Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and J&K.

He assumed the charge of DG ITBP on 31 August 2021 as the 31st Chief of the Force. He also held additional charge of DG SSB.

He was appointed as the Commissioner of Police, Delhi in August 2022, becoming only the third officer from outside of the AGMUT cadre to lead the force where he served till 31 July 2025.

== Tenure as Commissioner of Delhi Police (2022–2025) ==

=== Major Developments ===

'''[[2023 G20 New Delhi summit|G20 Leaders’ Summit Security]] (September 2023)'''
During Arora’s tenure, the [[Delhi Police]] was responsible for managing security arrangements for the [[2023 G20 New Delhi summit]] held in New Delhi on 9–10 September 2023. The event was conducted without major security incidents.
Over 450 police personnel were awarded Special Commendation Discs and Certificates for their roles in G20-related duties at various venues including IARI Pusa, NGMA, Jaipur House, and [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|IGI Airport]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi Police officers awarded for G20 Summit success|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/delhi-police-officers-awarded-g20-summit-gen-3632565.html|website=OneIndia|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi Police Commissioner awards officers for G20 duties|url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2023/09/12/des79-dl-g20-commissioner-award.html|website=The Week|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>

'''[[Special Cell (Delhi Police)|Special Cell Operations]]'''
The Delhi Police Special Cell conducted several counter-terrorism and anti-gang operations during this period. In January 2023, two individuals allegedly linked to banned organisations were arrested in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi, with arms and ammunition recovered.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pramod Kumar Kushwaha - Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pramod_Kumar_Kushwaha|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>
The Special Cell also investigated multiple interstate networks related to organized crime and foiled several plots, including those allegedly linked to [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] and [[D-Company]].

'''Extradition of Deepak alias "[[Lawrence Bishnoi#Associates|Boxer]]"'''
In April 2023, Delhi Police, in coordination with central agencies, facilitated the extradition of alleged gangster Deepak alias "Boxer" from [[Mexico]]. He was reportedly associated with the [[Lawrence Bishnoi]] group and was wanted in multiple criminal cases in India.<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi Police bring back gangster 'Boxer' from Mexico|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-police-gangster-deepak-boxer-mexico-arrest-8535912/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>

'''Narcotics Seizures'''
Delhi Police, through the Special Cell and other units, reported several narcotics seizures during this period, including one involving contraband valued at over ₹13,000 crore. The seizures were part of ongoing efforts to counter [[Illegal drug trade in India|drug trafficking]] in and around the National Capital Region.

'''Fingerprint Bureau ISO Certification'''
In July 2025, the Fingerprint Bureau of the Delhi Police received [[ISO 9001|ISO 9001:2015 certification]] for its quality management practices. According to Delhi Police data, the bureau reported a year-on-year increase in solved cases involving fingerprint evidence between 2022 and 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi Police’s Fingerprint Bureau gets ISO certification|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-polices-fingerprint-bureau-gets-iso-certification/articleshow/122938632.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref>

'''Reorganization of [[Police Control Room (Delhi Police)|PCR Unit]]'''
During Arora’s tenure, the Police Control Room (PCR) function was restructured and separated from the law-and-order division, a reversal of a previous administrative change. The decision was aimed at enhancing response time for emergency calls.

=== Operational Style and Challenges ===

Arora generally maintained a low public profile during his tenure and did not conduct press conferences. The period included several high-profile investigations, including bomb threat incidents, cyber fraud, and murder cases such as the [[Murder of Shraddha Walkar|Shraddha Walkar case]].

=== Retirement ===

Sanjay Arora retired on 31 July 2025 upon reaching the age of superannuation. A ceremonial parade was held at New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp, following which the charge of Commissioner was handed over to SBK Singh from 1 August 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi CP Sanjay Arora to retire on July 31|url=https://bwpoliceworld.com/article/delhi-government-issues-order-on-delhi-cp-sanjay-aroras-retirement-set-to-retire-on-july-31-560171|website=BW Police World|access-date=1 August 2025}}</ref> With a tenure of three years, Sanjay Arora has been one of the longest serving Commissioners of Delhi Police.{{cn|date=August 2025}}

== Previous appointments ==
[[File:Sanjay Arora taking over as DG SSB.jpg|thumb|Shri Sanjay Arora, DG ITBP taking over as DG SSB]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!S.No.
!'''Rank'''
!'''Organization'''
!'''Tenure'''
|-
|1.
|Director General
|[[Indo-Tibetan Border Police|Indo Tibetan Border Police]] (ITBP)
|Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
|-
|2.
|Director General
|[[Sashastra Seema Bal]] (SSB)
|Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
|-
|3.
|Director General of Police / Commissioner
|[[Delhi Police]]
|Aug 2022 - Aug 2025
|}

== Career Postings ==

Sanjay Arora has held several positions across different police and paramilitary forces during his service in the Indian Police Service:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! S.No. !! Position !! From !! To
|-
| 1 || Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) – Virudhunagar || November 1990 || November 1991
|-
| 2 || ASP – Special Security Group || December 1991 || June 1993
|-
| 3 || Superintendent of Police (SP) – Special Task Force || June 1993 || February 1995
|-
| 4 || SP – Coimbatore (Rural) || February 1995 || June 1996
|-
| 5 || SP – Tuticorin || June 1996 || April 1997
|-
| 6 || Commandant – 18th Battalion, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) || May 1997 || December 2000
|-
| 7 || Commandant – Combat Wing, ITBP Academy || December 2000 || May 2002
|-
| 8 || Commissioner of Police – Coimbatore City || May 2002 || June 2004
|-
| 9 || Deputy Inspector General (DIG) – Viluppuram Range || June 2004 || June 2006
|-
| 10 || Deputy Director – Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption || June 2006 || May 2007
|-
| 11 || Inspector General (IG) – Railway Police || May 2007 || January 2008
|-
| 12 || IG – West Zone || January 2008 || September 2008
|-
| 13 || IG – Armed Police || September 2008 || July 2010
|-
| 14 || Additional Commissioner – Crime & Headquarters, Chennai || July 2010 || May 2011
|-
| 15 || Additional Commissioner – Traffic, Chennai || May 2011 || November 2012
|-
| 16 || Additional Commissioner – Headquarters, Chennai || November 2012 || April 2013
|-
| 17 || Additional Director General (ADG) – Operations || April 2013 || July 2015
|-
| 18 || ADG – Administration || July 2015 || May 2017
|-
| 19 || IG – Special Operations Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) || May 2017 || October 2017
|-
| 20 || IG – Chhattisgarh Sector, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) || October 2017 || February 2019
|-
| 21 || IG – Operations, CRPF || February 2019 || June 2019
|-
| 22 || ADG – Operations & Headquarters, CRPF || June 2019 || November 2020
|-
| 23 || Special Director General (SDG) – Jammu & Kashmir and Southern Zone, CRPF || November 2020 || August 2021
|-
| 24 || Director General – Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) || August 2021 || July 2022
|-
| 25 || Director General – Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) || January 2022 || July 2022
|-
| 26 || Commissioner of Police – Delhi || August 2022 || August 2025
|}

''Note: Titles reflect the designations held at the time of service. Dates are based on official records and publicly available sources.''

== Awards ==
* Chief Minister Gallantry Medal for Bravery and Heroic Action<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-31 |title=CM gallantry award winner ITBP DG Sanjay Arora joins as Delhi Police Commissioner |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/sanjay-arora-named-new-delhi-police-commissioner/article65706620.ece |access-date=2023-02-19 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219093104/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/sanjay-arora-named-new-delhi-police-commissioner/article65706620.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> for operations against gang of [[Veerappan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Ankur |date=2022-07-31 |title=Meet Sanjay Arora, Who Won Award for Action against Veerappan Gang |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/no-agmut-for-delhi-cp-again-all-about-sanjay-arora-who-won-bravery-award-for-action-against-veerappan-gang-5660503.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=[[News18 India]] |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219093252/https://www.news18.com/news/india/no-agmut-for-delhi-cp-again-all-about-sanjay-arora-who-won-bravery-award-for-action-against-veerappan-gang-5660503.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service]] in 2014<ref>{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Press |title=Republic Day Police & Correctional Medals 2014 Announced |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102730 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=[[Press Information Bureau]] |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219093945/https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=102730 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
# https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/delhi-commissioner-enters-fray-for-tamil-nadu-dgp-post/articleshow/99571582.cms?from=mdr/
# https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/sanjay-aroras-journey-from-tackling-veerappans-gang-to-becoming-delhi-police-commissioner-1131742.html
# https://theprint.in/india/former-itbp-dg-part-of-task-force-against-veerappan-sanjay-arora-is-delhis-new-police-chief/1063680/
# https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ips-sanjay-arora-becomes-delhi-police-commissioner-1982048-2022-07-31
# https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/veerappan-officer-is-delhi-top-cop/cid/1877524
# https://firstindia.co.in/news/india/nsg-commando-man-whom-veerappan-feared-is-now-the-delhi-police-commissioner
# https://www.facebook.com/BBAshokKumaracp/photos/a.416698945033734/717491654954460/?type=3
# https://m.rediff.com/news/oct/10veer.htm
# https://www.rediff.com/news/2004/oct/19veer3.htm
# https://www.rediff.com/news/2004/nov/01stf-look.htm

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