P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu is a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. He joined the service at the age of 26 and has held several key postings in his long career. Currently, he is under suspension since 15 September 2024 following a CID case, despite previously holding top posts like DGP (Intelligence) and Commissioner, Transport in Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Info of P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu IPS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu |
| Profession | IPS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 21 August 1966 |
| Age | 59 (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) |
| Batch | 1992 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| Date Of Joining IPS | 12 October 1992 |
| Age Of Joining IPS | 26 |
| Current Posting | Under Suspension since 15 September 2024 (Arrested by AP CID in actress harassment case, currently under investigation) |
| First Posting | ASP, Godavari Khani – 19 November 1994 |
| Family | Not publicly available |
| Husband/Wife | Not publicly available |
| Major Positions Held | ASP (Armoor, Warangal), Commandant (Kadapa), SP (Khammam, Kurnool, Guntur), DCP (Crimes, Traffic), DIG (Intelligence, Counter Intelligence), IGP (Greyhounds), Commissioner (Vijayawada, Transport), Director General (ACB, Intelligence), Secretary (APPSC), Inspector General (BSF), etc. |
| Contact Details | aparnanjan@ap.gov.in |
Personal Life: Birth, Education, and Family
IPS P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu was born on 21 August 1966 in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. As of 2025, he is 59 years old. He pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) before clearing the Civil Services Examination. Details about his family and spouse are not publicly available.
UPSC Journey and Cadre Information
He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination and was appointed to the IPS on 12 October 1992, making him a part of the 1992 batch. His home cadre is Andhra Pradesh, and he joined the service at the age of 26.
First Posting, Major Roles & Current Status
His first posting was as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) at Godavari Khani on 19 November 1994. Over the years, he held numerous important positions such as:
- Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada
- Joint Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad
- IGP, Greyhounds, Hyderabad
- Inspector General, BSF (Ministry of Home Affairs)
- Director General, Anti-Corruption Bureau
- Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
- DGP (Intelligence), Andhra Pradesh
As of 15 September 2024, he has been under suspension, after being arrested by the CID in a high-profile case involving alleged harassment and wrongful arrest of a Mumbai-based actress. He is scheduled to retire on 31 Auguest 2026
