The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the suspension of senior IPS officer N. Sanjay, directing that it remain in force until the criminal proceedings against him conclude or he retires on March 31, 2027, whichever comes earlier. The decision follows a review of the case by a government committee on November 6.
Sanjay, a 1996-batch officer, was initially suspended in December 2024. The allegations relate to the use of government funds for the AGNI no-objection certificate web portal during his tenure with the state’s fire services and to funds intended for police training on the rights of victims under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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According to the government’s account, an Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation remains pending. The review committee referred to witnesses yet to be examined and forensic reports still awaited. It expressed concern that reinstatement could affect the inquiry.
The continuation of suspension is an administrative measure, not a finding of criminal guilt. The allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings. The order was issued under the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969.
The development keeps a long-running disciplinary and criminal matter involving a senior police officer in focus as the state awaits the outcome of the investigation.