S. Satish Kumar took charge as the new Superintendent of Police of Sri Sathya Sai District in Puttaparthi on Sunday (September 14, 2025). Mr. Kumar, an IPS officer of the 2016 batch, pledged to safeguard the district’s unique identity while ensuring strong law and order.
He was accorded a traditional welcome into his chambers with the “poornakumbham” ritual by the priests. Earlier, he offered prayers at Sri Vinayaka temple and received a ceremonial guard of honour before formally assuming charge.
