Career
Darvesh Saheb is 1990 Batch IPS officer. He started his career as an Assistant Superintedent of Police(ASP) of Nedumangad. He later worked as Superintendent of police in various districts including Wayanad,Kasaragod,Kannur,and Palakkad. Later he served as Superintendent of police in Railways and State Special Branch.He also served as Commandant in Malabar Special Police (MSP) and Kerala Armed Police Battalions (KAP) 2nd Battalion. [10]
Darvesh Sahib served as Governor's Aide-De-Camp (ADC) and was part of United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. He also served as Kochi City Police Commissioner in SP rank. He was assistant director and deputy director at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderbad.He also worked as Additional Excise Commissioner and Director of Kerala Police Academy.
Darvesh Saheb was appointed Director General of Police and State Police Chief of Kerala on 27 June 2023. [11] His appointment to post was followed the retirement of former state police chief Anil Kant. [12]
During his tenure as state police chief,the Kerala Police saw several notable initiatives. In early 2024,he oversaw the formation of the Cyber Division,bringing together scattered units like Cyber Patrol,Cyber Crime Investigation,and Cyber Dome under a single command. His tenure also witnessed the launch of “Operation D-Hunt”,one of the state's most comprehensive crackdowns on illicit drug trafficking. [13] [14] Darvesh Sahib saw cyber crimes,financial fraud,and narcotics as the major policing challenges Kerala faces in the coming years,has urged the force to continue prioritising these threats. [15]
He further emphasised upon citizen-centric policing,and directed officers to ensure courteous treatment of complainants. He also played role in streamlining police-station grievance handling. [16] His tenure also witnessed several administrative reforms,increased coordination with district police chiefs,and public-safety initiatives. [15]
In June 2024,the Government of Kerala decided to extend his tenure by one year. [17] He retired from service after completing the extended term on 26 April 2022. [15]
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President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service President's Police Medal 
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