C. Sylendra Babu Explained

Birth Date:5 June 1962
Birth Place:Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari District,
Tamil Nadu, India
Department:Tamil Nadu Police Department
Rank: Director General of Police
Website:http://www.sylendrababu.com
Serviceyears:1987-2023

C. Sylendra Babu (born 5 June 1962) is an Indian Police Service Officer who served as the Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu Police.[1] He retired on June 30, 2023[2] and was succeeded by Shankar Jiwal, IPS.

Early life and education

Sylendra Babu was born in the town of Kuzhithurai, Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. He attended the Govt Higher Secondary School, Vilavancode, Kanyakumari District. He has BSc (Agriculture) from the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai and majored in agriculture extension from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.[3] Later, he obtained BGL and MA degrees in population studies from the Annamalai University and was awarded a PhD for his thesis on "missing children" by the University of Madras. In 2013, he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in Human Resources.[4] He holds a PhD degree in Criminology from the University of Madras.

Personal life

Babu has written a Tamil book on physical fitness.[5] During the course of his police training, he was awarded the RD Singh Cup for Swimming at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad.[6] In December, 2004 he represented India for the 100 metres event in the Asian Masters Athletic Championships, Bangkok.[7] He has also participated in several 10k runs such as the Chennai Marathon[8] and the Coimbatore Marathon.[9] He led a contingent of 26 marine commandos for the Half Marathon event in the 2014 Auroville Marathon.[10]

On 8 February 2013, Babu organised and participated in an 890 km cycle rally from Chennai to Kanyakumari along with the members of Coastal Security Group and Indian Coast Guard. The rally was over a period of 10 days and aimed at creating awareness about the functioning of Coastal police and the Coast Guard among coastal residents.[11] He has also participated in various police and civilian shooting competitions.[12]

Police career

Babu joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) as a member of the 1987 batch. He was trained at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad. He has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), in Dharmapuri, Gobichettipalayam, Salem and Dindigul and as the Superintendent of Police (SP), in Chengalpattu, Sivagangai, Cuddalore and Kancheepuram districts and as the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adayar-Chennai. He has also served as the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police of Viluppuram Range and as the Joint Commissioner of Police, Chennai. Later, he became the DIG of Police, Tiruchirapalli before becoming the Chief Vigilance Officer in Karur, served as Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore prior to becoming Inspector-General (IG) for Northern Zone, Chennai.[13]

In April 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Additional Director-General of Police (ADGP) of Prisons, Tamil Nadu. Later, he was appointed the ADGP of Coastal Police and then appointed as the ADGP of Railway Police. In March 2019, he was promoted as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Railway Police.

During his tenure as the commissioner of Coimbatore city, he introduced computer literacy program in various schools in association with Lead India 2020.[14] The schools are also adopted by the local police station under the program. He has organised free karate camps for children from the poor economic section. He has also initiated karate camps in various women's colleges.[15]

Babu played a pivotal role in building the TN Coastal Security Group[16] of Tamil Nadu and its interoperability with other forces. He organized several security and disaster response drills[17] and camps[18] with the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Management Agency[19] and NGOs like India Red Cross and Survival Instincts.

On June 30, 2021, he took charge as DGP of Tamil Nadu Police .[20] [21]

Ranks held

Indian Police Service! Insignia !! Rank !! Date Acquired
DGP and Head of Police Force30 June 2021
Director General of Police – DGP11 March 2019[22]
Additional Director-General of Police – ADGP22 April 2012[23]
Inspector-General – IG2007
Deputy Inspector-General – DIG2001
Superintendent of Police – SP1992
Assistant Superintendent of Police – ASPOctober 1989

Awards and honours

Sports

Babu was manager of the Indian national athletic team in various events. He held this role for the 2002 Asian Athletics ChampionshipsColombo, Sri Lanka,[28] the 2003 World Championships in AthleticsParis, France and the 2007 World Championships in AthleticsOsaka, Japan.[29] He was also appointed an observer of the Indian athletics contingent for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing.[30]

Babu was the president of the Throwball Federation of India, Tamil Nadu[31] and also the vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association. During his tenure as the president of the Coimbatore Rifle Club, from February 2010 to June 2011,[32] he took the initiative to open rifle clubs in various schools across Tamil Nadu.[33] [34]

While serving as the ADGP coastal security group, Babu cycled from Chennai to Kanyakumari - which is approximately 700 km.[35] In 2017, he was a member of a cycling expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari covering 4,500 km in 32 days.[35] Babu is a Super Randonneur,[36] having completed 600 km bicycle ride between Chennai to Rameshwaram in 36 hours.[37]

In March 2018, Babu lead a team of 9 Coastal Police Officers and swam 18 nautical miles across the Palk Strait (Thalaimannar, Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi) in 12 hours.[38]

Books

Notes and References

  1. News: S. Vijay Kumar. Sylendra Babu to head Tamil Nadu police force. 12 October 2022. The Hindu. 29 July 2021.
  2. News: 2023-06-29 . Shankar Jiwal appointed as Tamil Nadu's new Director General of Police . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-07-31 . 0971-751X.
  3. News: Subha J. Rao. A flower pot for your veggies. 9 November 2012. The Hindu. 19 May 2011.
  4. Web site: A. Selvaraj. Top Chennai cops hit the books again . Timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 2014-01-27 . 2016-12-01.
  5. News: Archive News . The Hindu . 8 July 2008 . 2016-12-01 . 29 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130829031317/http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/07/08/stories/2008070850051401.htm . dead .
  6. Web site: The endurance specialist: IPS officer Sylendra Babu's tryst with endurance sports . October 2018 .
  7. Web site: From Backbencher to Top Cop: A DGP's Journey . 2024-03-05 . en-US.
  8. Web site: A Marathon Treat in Chennai . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202071026/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/A-Marathon-Treat-in-Chennai/2013/12/02/article1922134.ece1#.UwcqcUB5f3g . dead . 2 December 2013 . The New Indian Express . 2013-12-02 . 2016-12-01.
  9. News: Together they ran, to fight cancer . The Hindu . 2013-10-07 . 2016-12-01. Sairam . R. .
  10. Web site: AV Marathon – Run for the joy of Running ……. 09th feb 2020.
  11. News: CSG will ensure perfect functioning of all vessels: ADGP - TAMIL NADU . The Hindu . 2013-02-08 . 2016-12-01.
  12. News: Shooting gets a fair share - TAMIL NADU . The Hindu . 18 December 2010. 2016-12-01. Rozario . Rayan .
  13. News: Sylendra Babu promoted ADGP-Coastal Security Group . The Hindu . 22 April 2012 . PTI . 9 March 2013.
  14. News: Computer lab for schoolchildren dedicated. https://web.archive.org/web/20101217141348/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/13/stories/2010121358130700.htm. dead. 17 December 2010. 9 November 2012. The Hindu. 13 December 2010.
  15. News: Eves yes, but pushovers they're certainly not. https://web.archive.org/web/20080916202606/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/27/stories/2005072716520300.htm. dead. 16 September 2008. 13 December 2012. The Hindu. 27 July 2005.
  16. Web site: Movers and Shakers of the Deep get Set for Any Tsunami . 2023-06-16 . The New Indian Express. 31 May 2014 .
  17. News: 2014-06-03 . Sea rescue drill captivates crowds on Marina beach . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-06-16 . 0971-751X.
  18. News: 2015-02-23 . Camp train officers to deal with disasters . The Times of India . 2023-06-16 . 0971-8257.
  19. News: 2015-02-22 . 'Survival skills must to prevent deaths during disasters' . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-06-16 . 0971-751X.
  20. News: 2021-06-30. Tamil Nadu's new DGP, C. Sylendra Babu, takes charge. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-06-30. 0971-751X.
  21. Web site: June 29, 2021. A.. Selvaraj. Sylendra Babu appointed Tamil Nadu DGP. 2021-06-30. The Times of India. en.
  22. News: TN Government promotes 5 IPS officers to DGPs, raises number . The Times of India. 11 March 2019. 17 August 2019.
  23. News: Sylendra Babu promoted ADGP-Coastal Security Group. The Hindu. 22 April 2012. 17 August 2019.
  24. News: STF to continue, says Jaya. 6 December 2004. Rediff India Abroad. PTI. 23 February 2014.
  25. News: Stop fighting and be united, Maneka Gandhi tells animal rights activists. The Hindu. 11 January 2007.
  26. News: second-string 3 TN cops bag President's Medal, 21 in merit award list. 26 January 2013. NewIndianExpress. https://web.archive.org/web/20130128101202/http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article1436128.ece. 28 January 2013. dead.
  27. News: Independence Day: Here is the list of 16 Tamil Nadu police officers who will receive CM's excellence awards. New Indian Express. 14 August 2019 .
  28. News: Second-string Indian team for ATF meet. 9 November 2012. Rediff Sports. 7 August 2002.
  29. News: Sylendra Babu to be athletic team manager. 24 February 2014. The Hindu. 24 August 2007.
  30. News: Second-string Indian team for ATF meet. June 29, 2021.
  31. Web site: Tamilnadu . Throwball Federation of India . 24 February 2014.
  32. News: Coimbatore starts favourite. https://web.archive.org/web/20101101054612/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/27/stories/2010102755371800.htm. dead. 1 November 2010. 13 December 2012. The Hindu. 27 October 2010.
  33. News: Rozario. Rayan. Shooting, on a strong growth trajectory. https://web.archive.org/web/20101101055032/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/28/stories/2010102862230200.htm. dead. 1 November 2010. 13 December 2012. The Hindu. 28 October 2010.
  34. News: Rozario. Rayan. Shooting gets a fair share. https://web.archive.org/web/20140223030731/http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/18/stories/2010121850800200.htm. dead. 23 February 2014. 13 December 2012. The Hindu. 18 December 2010.
  35. News: IPS officer's tryst with endurance sports.
  36. News: Ashish Ittyerah Joseph. I am a Super Randonneur, and I did it at the age of 58,' says DGP C Sylendra Babu. 12 October 2022. timesofindia. 3 June 2022.
  37. News: Lifestyle Desk. Railway cop pedals 600 km in 36 hours to promote cycling among the youth. 12 October 2022. indianexpress. 14 December 2020.
  38. News: PTI. 10-member TN police team swims across Palk Strait. 12 October 2022. indiatoday. 27 March 2018.
  39. Web site: Book for IPS Exam guidance by IPS Officer - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam . 26 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101115020315/http://www.surabooks.com/ProductDisplay.asp?RefID=81 . 15 November 2010 . dead.
  40. Web site: Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS - Personal / Professional Info. https://web.archive.org/web/20090829144405/http://www.sylendrababu.com/neengalum.html. 29 August 2009.
  41. News: Sylendra Babu motivates students. 9 November 2012. The Hindu. 10 July 2011.
  42. Web site: Principles of Success in Interview - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam . 26 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101113165728/http://www.surabooks.com/ProductDisplay.asp?RefID=60 . 13 November 2010 . dead.
  43. Web site: Sura's - Buy Book Online Shopping : TNPSC Books | Tamil Nadu School Books.
  44. Book: 978-8184495478. Sathikka Asaippadu. 2014.
  45. News: S. Thyagarajan. Physical fitne. 9 November 2012. The Hindu. 8 July 2008. 29 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130829031317/http://www.hindu.com/br/2008/07/08/stories/2008070850051401.htm. dead.
  46. Book: 978-8184467741. அவர்களால் முடியும் என்றால் நம்மாலும் முடியும் . 2016 . Vijayā Patippakam .
  47. Web site: Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS - Personal / Professional Info. https://web.archive.org/web/20090829144003/http://www.sylendrababu.com/24days.html. 29 August 2009.
  48. Web site: Sura's - Buy Book Online Shopping : TNPSC Books | Tamil Nadu School Books.
  49. Book: 978-8184462739. கண்ணதாசன்: ஒரு காலப்பெட்டகம் . 2016 . Vijayā Patippakam .
  50. Book: 978-8193366998. சிந்தித்த வேளையில் . 2018 . Cikstcen̲s Papḷikēṣan̲s .