Former DGP H.J. Dora passes away

H.J. Dora, erstwhile Director General of Police of erstwhile agreed Andhra Pradesh, passed distant astatine Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) successful Hyderabad connected Friday (March 13, 2026). The 83-year-old retired constabulary serviceman suffered from ill-health and was undergoing treatment.

An IPS serviceman of 1965 batch, helium served arsenic the DGP for 1996 to 2002, and besides arsenic Intelligence Chief. It was during his tenure that the intelligence-driven anti-naxal operations were taken up. Born successful 1943 successful Srikakulam district, Dora served the Police Department for astir 4 decades, earning a estimation for subject and moving to bring reforms wrong the force. 

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed heavy sorrow connected the passing distant of Dora and conveyed condolences to the bereaved household members. The Chief Minister noted that Dora made important efforts to present assorted reforms successful the Police Department.