Veteran Officer with Local and International Policing Experience Returns to Lead State Anti-Corruption Bureau
In a major administrative development, senior IPS officer Charu Sinha (1996 batch) has taken charge as the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Telangana, promising a renewed focus on transparency, accountability, and corruption-free governance across the state.
Having previously served in multiple roles within the ACB—including Joint Director, Director, and In-Charge Director General—Sinha is widely recognized for strengthening the Bureau’s operational efficiency. On assuming charge, she stated:
“We will intensify the fight against corruption, uphold transparent governance, and ensure the protection of public interest.”
A Career Defined by Courage and Community Engagement
Charu Sinha’s career spans diverse policing and administrative environments, from anti-extremism operations in rural Andhra Pradesh to international peacekeeping in Kosovo, alongside spearheading key anti-corruption initiatives at the state level.
Key Career Highlights:
SP, Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh): Advocated for property rights of HIV-affected women and children.
SP, Prakasam District: Engaged with Chenchu tribal communities to counter extremism through community programs.
SP, Mehboobnagar: Facilitated the non-violent surrender of extremist groups, ending insurgency without bloodshed.
Officer on Special Duty, Medak: Oversaw anti-extremist operations and rehabilitation of surrendered cadres.
UN Mission, Kosovo: Served in international peacekeeping between Christian Serbs and Albanian Muslims.
SP, Intelligence Security Wing & SP, East Godavari: Managed critical election operations during the 2009 general elections.
DIG, Anantapur Range: Supervised police operations across Anantapur, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts.
Academic and Leadership Credentials
Sinha holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, History, and Political Science from St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad, and a Master’s in Political Science from Hyderabad Central University. She is also a Fellow of the Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship and the Aspen Global Leadership Network, reflecting her commitment to ethical leadership and governance.
Emphasis on Transparency and Public Trust
As DG of the Telangana ACB, Sinha has vowed to maintain a proactive anti-corruption agenda, ensuring swift and impartial action against abuse of power and reinforcing public confidence in state institutions.
Her appointment comes at a critical juncture, with heightened public expectations of law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies, making her leadership pivotal for advancing transparency and accountability in governance.
