1995-batch AGMUT cadre officer replaces Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal; brings over three decades of experience in Delhi Police and key Union Territory postings
New Delhi/Port Blair: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Ravindra Singh Yadav as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Mr Yadav, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1995 batch of the AGMUT cadre, replaces Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, a 1997-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, who has been transferred to Delhi for a new assignment.
The appointment comes as part of a broader reshuffle within the AGMUT cadre, with speculation that Dhaliwal may be assigned an important role in Delhi after Madhup Kumar Tiwari was recently moved to Arunachal Pradesh.
Who Is Ravindra Singh Yadav?
Mr Yadav is a veteran IPS officer known for his extensive experience in crime investigation, law and order management and police administration.
Personal Background
Batch: 1995
Cadre: AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories)
Date of Birth: March 25, 1968
Home State: Rajasthan
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Postgraduate degree
Recruitment: Selected through the UPSC Civil Services Examination
Appointed as DGP of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
On May 13, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs appointed Yadav as the Director General of Police of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a strategically important Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal.
The posting places him in charge of policing and security in one of India’s most sensitive maritime regions.
Promotion to DGP Rank in 2025
IPS Yadav was elevated to the rank of Director General of Police in December 2025, recognising his long and distinguished service in the Indian Police Service.
Distinguished Career in Delhi Police and Beyond
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Yadav has held several high-profile assignments.
Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Delhi Police
In February 2022, he was appointed Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) in Delhi Police, where he led the Crime Branch and supervised major criminal investigations, anti-gang operations and intelligence-driven policing.
Additional DGP, Arunachal Pradesh
He also served as Additional Director General of Police in Arunachal Pradesh, handling policing responsibilities in a strategically important border state.
Joint Commissioner of Police
Earlier, he held key positions as Joint Commissioner of Police (Operations) and Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) in Delhi Police.
Reputation for Strategic and Modern Policing
IPS Yadav is widely respected for –
Tactical leadership
Modernisation of crime detection
Structural reforms in policing
Technology-driven investigations
Citizen-centric law enforcement
His postings across Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh and now Andaman and Nicobar Islands reflect his versatility and administrative capability.
Why His Appointment Matters
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands occupy a critical position in India’s maritime security architecture. With his deep operational experience and leadership credentials, Mr Yadav is expected to strengthen policing, coastal security and law enforcement coordination in the Union Territory.