V. C. Sajjanar
Vishwanath Channappa Sajjanar is an (1996 batch) Indian Police(IPS) officer and civil servant who is the current Cyberabad Police Commissioner. He is native of Hubballi, Karnataka state . Vishvanath 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.[1] 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).
V.C. Sajjanar Commissioner | |
|---|---|
| Police Commissioner of Cyberabad | |
| Assumed office 13th March 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sandeep Shandilya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1968 Hubli |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Anupa Sajjanar |
| Parents | Channappa Basappa Sajjanar (father) |
| Education | Lions English Medium School, Hubballi. |
| Alma mater | Karnatak University, Dharwad. |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Known for | Encounter Specialist |
Early life
Vishwanath Channappa Sajjanar is native of Hubballi, Dharwad district, Karnataka state, India. His parents are Channappa and Girija. He was born on 24 October 1968.[2] He did his early education from Lions English Medium School, Hubballi[3] and obtained B.Com degree from J.G.College of Commerce , Hubli which is affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad. V.C.Sajjanar did M.B.A. from Kausali Institute of Management Studies, Dharwad[4] and joined I.P.S. in 1996 A.D.after successfully clearing civil services examination conducted by Union Public Services Commission of India (U.P.S.C).[5]
2019 Hyderabad Gangrape
On 6 December, Vishwanath .C. Sajjanar announced that the four accused in the 2019 Hyderabad gangrape-murder case were shot in self-defense by the Cyberabad Police.[6][7]
2008 Warangal Acid Attack
In 2008, two female engineering students in Warangal were attacked by three male suspects. The suspects were shot by the Warangal police, who acted in self-defense against an unprovoked attack by the accused. VC. Sajjanar was the Superintendent of Police for Warangal district at the time of the incident.[8]
References
- "VC. Sajjanar takes over as Cyberabad Commissioner". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- "Civilist_2019" (PDF). MHA,IPS civil list. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "Another December, another 'encounter' for Cyberabad top cop Vishwanath Sajjanar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "The uncanny presence of VC Sajjanar in two encounters". Deccan Herald, English Newspaper. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- "Kill, joy". The Week, India. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- P, Ashish (6 December 2019). "All 4 accused in Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder case shot dead in police chase". India Today. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- Vudali, Srinath (6 December 2019). "Encounter in Hyderabad: All four accused in Hyderabad vet rape-murder case killed in encounter". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- "Warangal 2008 Acid Attack Suspects killed in an encounter". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-12-06.