Hyderabad, Oct. 24 -- The number of women IPS officers in Telangana has been gradually increasing over the years. At present, the state has 128 serving IPS officers and three retired IPS officers working on special duty. Among them, 32 are women, three in central services and the rest serving across Telangana from ASP to DGP rank.

For the first time, several women IPS officers are leading key departments under the Home and General Administration Department. Six of them currently head important police divisions, marking a new chapter for women's leadership in the state police service.

Charu Sinha (1996 Batch)

IPS Charu Sinha

Charu Sinha became the first woman to head Telangana's CID in 2014. Though she holds the rank of IG, she took ch...