Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao is currently serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh. Appointed in 2024, he brings a wealth of experience to the position, having worked with the Indian Police Service (IPS) for decades. Rao, an IPS officer of the 1989 batch, has made significant contributions to public safety and law enforcement in the state. With a background in tackling both conventional and emerging crimes, he has been instrumental in improving the effectiveness of the Andhra Pradesh Police.
Rao’s leadership has been crucial in modernizing the police force, implementing technological advancements, and focusing on community policing. He has overseen critical initiatives aimed at enhancing police infrastructure, improving training programs for officers, and establishing better coordination between different law enforcement agencies. Under his leadership, Andhra Pradesh is witnessing significant reforms aimed at making the state safer and more secure.