V. C. Sajjanar
V. C. Sajjanar | |
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| Commissioner Hyderabad City Police | |
| Assumed office 30 September 2025 | |
| In office 25 August 2021 – 29 September 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sandeep Shandilya |
| Succeeded by | Nagi Reddy |
| Additional Director General of the Police of Telangana | |
| In office 11 March 2021 – 27 September 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1968 Hubli, Mysore State (present–day Karnataka), India |
| Spouse | Anupa Sajjanar |
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| Education | Lions English Medium School, Hubballi |
| Alma mater | Karnatak University, Dharwad |
| Occupation | Police |
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Vishwanath Channappa Sajjanar (born 24 October 1968) is an Indian police officer who was the additional director general of police (ADGP) of Telangana, now serving as Commissioner of the Hyderabad City Police. He is native of Hubballi, Karnataka state. Sajjanar is known to focus on women and child safety issues. He is also known for his strong focus on community and citizen friendly policing, cybercrime and human trafficking. Sajjanar began his career as an Assistant Superintendent of Police of Jangaon (Warangal District). He also served as the Inspector General of Police (Special Intelligence).