In a historic development, Dr. Arti Singh, a 2006-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the first-ever Joint Commissioner (Intelligence) in the Mumbai Police. This newly created position marks a strategic step toward bolstering the city’s intelligence operations and internal security apparatus.
Profile of Dr. Arti Singh
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Singh served as Inspector General (Administration) at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters. An MBBS graduate from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), she has earned a stellar reputation for her leadership in high-pressure assignments.
Notably, she headed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Badlapur incident and previously held the post of Commissioner of Police in Amravati.
Noteworthy Achievements:
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National Award as a COVID Warrior
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Internal Security Medal from the Government of India for her work in extremism-affected regions
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Featured in Forbes for her initiatives against gender bias
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The only IPS officer to be featured in the Khaleej Times
Dr. Singh’s appointment reflects a forward-looking approach by Mumbai Police, aiming to strengthen intelligence-led law enforcement and sharpen responses to emerging security threats.
