The appointment of Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh (SBK Singh) as Delhi Police Commissioner on August 1, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in the capital’s law enforcement landscape. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) just hours before the retirement of outgoing Commissioner Sanjay Arora, caught many by surprise, particularly as Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch IPS officer, had been widely tipped as the frontrunner. Despite Golcha’s strong credentials and reported proximity to influential figures like Jammu and Kashmir DGP R.R. Swain, the MHA opted for Singh, a 1988-batch AGMUT cadre officer, highlighting the intricate interplay of seniority, cadre dynamics, and political considerations.