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<p><strong>Ravada A. Chandrasekhar</strong> is a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the <strong>1991 batch</strong>, belonging to the <strong>Kerala cadre</strong>, and originally hailing from <strong>Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari region</strong>. As of June 30, 2025, he has been appointed the <strong>Director General of Police (DGP) and State Police Chief of Kerala</strong>, succeeding Dr. Shaik Darvesh Saheb.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Early Career and Background</h3>
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<p>Chandrasekhar began his policing career as an <strong>Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Thalassery</strong>, Kerala. He came into the public spotlight following the <strong>Koothuparamba firing incident</strong> on <strong>November 25, 1994</strong>, in which five DYFI activists were killed and several others injured during a protest. He faced <strong>murder charges</strong>, which were later <strong>quashed by the Kerala High Court in 2012</strong>, after a prolonged legal battle.</p>
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<p>Chandrasekhar spent over <strong>15 years on central deputation</strong>, serving in various high-level roles within the <strong>Intelligence Bureau (IB)</strong>. He rose to the position of <strong>Special Director</strong>, one of the top posts in the IB, and was slated to become <strong>Secretary (Security)</strong> in the Cabinet Secretariat in August 2025.</p>
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<p>Despite being on track for a central appointment, Chandrasekhar expressed interest in returning to Kerala. Following a meeting with the Chief Minister and a recommendation from the <strong>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)</strong>, he was selected from a shortlist that included other senior officers like Nitin Agarwal and Yogesh Gupta.</p>
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<p>His appointment as DGP comes with a <strong>fixed two-year tenure</strong>, ensuring continuity in leadership until <strong>June 30, 2027</strong>, even though his official retirement date is <strong>July 31, 2025</strong>. This aligns with the Supreme Court’s directive mandating a minimum two-year term for state police chiefs.</p>
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<p>Chandrasekhar is widely respected for his <strong>experience in intelligence, counter-terrorism, and public safety</strong>, and is expected to focus on <strong>modernization, community policing, and internal security reforms</strong> in Kerala. His return marks a significant leadership transition in the state’s law enforcement landscape.</p>
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