Dhanushyakodi Sivanandan

Who is Dhanushyakodi Sivanandan?

D. Sivanandhan was the Police Commissioner of Mumbai, promoted as part of the aftermath of the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. He is one of India's most well-known and highly regarded IPS officers. His career spanned multiple high-profile postings over 35 years and he is known for his use of strategy & intelligence to uphold the rule of law.

Some of his postings include:

⁕6 years in the Intelligence Bureau from 1987-1993.

⁕Joint Director of the CBI from 2001-2004 covering Gujarat, Goa & Maharashtra.

⁕6 years in the Mumbai Crime Branch as Additional Commissioner of Police – Crime and Joint Commissioner of Police – Crime.

⁕During his years in the Mumbai Crime Branch he is credited with having broken the back of the underworld that was at its peak in Mumbai.

⁕Served for 6 years as Commissioner of Police for Nagpur, Thane and Mumbai. Appointed as the State Commissioner for Intelligence.

⁕DIG for Nagpur range, focused on anti-Naxal operations from 1995-98.

⁕3 years as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pune

Other Achievements:

⁕He helped build city's defenses post 26/11 by acquiring state of the art equipment

⁕Completely revamped the Thane Police School, creating an opportunity for more children to get access to excellent educational environment