V. C. Sajjanar

V. C. Sajjanar
Commissioner
Hyderabad City Police
Assumed office
30 September 2025
In office
25 August 2021 – 29 September 2025
Preceded bySandeep Shandilya
Succeeded byNagi Reddy
Additional Director General of the Police of Telangana
In office
11 March 2021 – 27 September 2025
Personal details
Born (1968-10-24) 24 October 1968
Hubli, Mysore State (present–day Karnataka), India
SpouseAnupa Sajjanar
Parents
  • Channappa B. Sajjanar (father)
  • Girija Sajjanar (mother)
EducationLions English Medium School, Hubballi
Alma materKarnatak University, Dharwad
OccupationPolice
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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).