Sibash Kabiraj Appointed Gurugram Police Commissioner

Senior IPS officer Sibash Kabiraj was appointed as the new Gurugram Police Commissioner on 18 May 2026. He is a 1999-batch Indian Police Service officer and replaced Vikas Arora, who was posted as Additional Director General of Police (Administration), Panchkula.

Indian Police Service

The Indian Police Service is one of the three All India Services under Article 312 of the Constitution of India. IPS officers are recruited through the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

Police Commissionerate System

The police commissionerate system is used in several large Indian cities for urban policing and law-and-order administration. A Police Commissioner generally exercises powers of a District Magistrate in matters related to policing, subject to state law and administrative rules.

Haryana Police Administration

Sibash Kabiraj served earlier as Commissioner of Police, Panchkula, before his posting to Gurugram. In 2026, he also held additional charge as Additional Director General of Police (Cyber) and Director of the State Crime Records Bureau.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Indian Police Service was created under the All India Services framework after Independence.
• Gurugram is a major urban district in Haryana and falls under the National Capital Region.
• The State Crime Records Bureau maintains crime data and supports police record management at the state level.
• Cyber policing in Haryana is handled through specialised police leadership and units.

Administrative Reshuffle

The Haryana Home Department carried out a major reshuffle involving senior police officers across the state. Such transfers and postings are common in state police administration and are issued through official orders.