C. Sylendra Babu

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C. Sylendra Babu
File:Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS.jpg
Office Director General of Police





Term start June 30, 2021
Term end June 30, 2023
Predecessor J.K. Tripathy
Successor Shankar Jiwal





Born 1962-6-5 (age 64)
Born Kuzhithurai, Kanyakumari District,
Tamil Nadu, India








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Dr. C. Sylendra Babu (born June 5, 1962) is a retired Indian Police Service Officer who served as the 31st Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Tamil Nadu Police.[1] In addition to his distinguished law enforcement career, he is a Tamil author, motivational speaker, mentor for civil services aspirants and a fitness influencer.

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 from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. 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.[2] He holds a PhD degree in Criminology from the University of Madras.[3]

Personal life

Babu has written a Tamil book on physical fitness.[4] During the course of his police training, he was awarded the RD Singh Cup for Swimming at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad.[5] In December 2004 he represented India for the 100 metres event in the Asian Masters Athletic Championships, Bangkok.[6] He has also participated in several 10k runs such as the Chennai Marathon[7] and the Coimbatore Marathon.[8] He led a contingent of 26 marine commandos for the Half Marathon event in the 2014 Auroville Marathon.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

During his tenure as the commissioner of Coimbatore city, he introduced computer literacy program in various schools in association with Lead India 2020.[12] 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.[13]

Babu played a pivotal role in building the TN Coastal Security Group[14] of Tamil Nadu and its interoperability with other forces. He organized several security and disaster response drills[15] and camps[16] with the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Management Agency[17] and NGOs like India Red Cross and Survival Instincts.

On June 30, 2021, he took charge as DGP of Tamil Nadu Police.[18][19]

Ranks held

Indian Police Service
Insignia Rank Date Acquired
File:Director General of Police.png DGP and Head of Police Force 30 June 2021
File:Director General of Police.png Director General of Police – DGP 11 March 2019

[20]

File:Director General of Police.png Additional Director-General of Police – ADGP 22 April 2012[21]
File:Insignia of Inspector General of Police in India- 2013-10-02 16-14.png Inspector-General – IG 2007
File:Deputy Inspector General of Police.png Deputy Inspector-General – DIG 2001
File:Superintendent of Police.png Superintendent of Police – SP 1992
File:ASP IPS.png Assistant Superintendent of Police – ASP October 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 Championships – Colombo, Sri Lanka,[26] the 2003 World Championships in Athletics – Paris, France and the 2007 World Championships in Athletics – Osaka, Japan.[27] He was also appointed an observer of the Indian athletics contingent for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing.[28]

Babu was the president of the Throwball Federation of India, Tamil Nadu[29] and also the vice-president of the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association.[27] During his tenure as the president of the Coimbatore Rifle Club, from February 2010 to June 2011,[30] he took the initiative to open rifle clubs in various schools across Tamil Nadu.[31][32]

On 8 February 2013, Babu organized 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.[33] He has also participated in various police and civilian shooting competitions.[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

References

  1. ↑ Sylendra Babu to head Tamil Nadu police force. The Hindu(29 July 2021). Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  2. ↑ Top Chennai cops hit the books again. Times of India(27 January 2014). Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Tamil Nadu: Marathon man C Sylendra Babu scales police peak. Times of India(30 June 2021). Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  4. ↑ Archive News. The Hindu(8 July 2008). Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  5. ↑ The endurance specialist: IPS officer Sylendra Babu's tryst with endurance sports(October 2018).
  6. ↑ From Backbencher to Top Cop: A DGP's Journey. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  7. ↑ A Marathon Treat in Chennai. The New Indian Express(2013-12-02). Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  8. ↑ Together they ran, to fight cancer. The Hindu(2013-10-07). Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  9. ↑ AV Marathon – Run for the joy of Running ……. 09th feb 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  10. ↑ Sylendra Babu promoted ADGP-Coastal Security Group. The Hindu(22 April 2012). Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  11. ↑ Five IPS officers get promoted as DGPs in Tamil Nadu. New Indian Express(11 March 2019). Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  12. ↑ Computer lab for schoolchildren dedicated. The Hindu(13 December 2010). Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  13. ↑ Eves yes, but pushovers they're certainly not. The Hindu(27 July 2005). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  14. ↑ Movers and Shakers of the Deep get Set for Any Tsunami. The New Indian Express(31 May 2014). Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  15. ↑ Sea rescue drill captivates crowds on Marina beach. The Hindu(2014-06-03). Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  16. ↑ Camp train officers to deal with disasters. The Times of India(2015-02-23). Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  17. ↑ 'Survival skills must to prevent deaths during disasters'. The Hindu(2015-02-22). Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  18. ↑ Tamil Nadu's new DGP, C. Sylendra Babu, takes charge. The Hindu(2021-06-30). Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  19. ↑ Sylendra Babu appointed Tamil Nadu DGP, Selvaraj, A.. The Times of India(June 29, 2021). Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  20. ↑ TN Government promotes 5 IPS officers to DGPs, raises number. The Times of India(11 March 2019). Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  21. ↑ Sylendra Babu promoted ADGP-Coastal Security Group. The Hindu(22 April 2012). Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  22. ↑ STF to continue, says Jaya. Rediff India Abroad(6 December 2004). Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  23. ↑ Stop fighting and be united, Maneka Gandhi tells animal rights activists. The Hindu(11 January 2007).
  24. ↑ second-string 3 TN cops bag President's Medal, 21 in merit award list. NewIndianExpress. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  25. ↑ 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).
  26. ↑ Second-string Indian team for ATF meet. Rediff Sports(7 August 2002). Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Sylendra Babu to be athletic team manager. The Hindu(24 August 2007). Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  28. ↑ Second-string Indian team for ATF meet(June 29, 2021).
  29. ↑ Tamilnadu. Throwball Federation of India. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  30. ↑ Coimbatore starts favourite. The Hindu(27 October 2010). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  31. ↑ Shooting, on a strong growth trajectory. The Hindu(28 October 2010). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  32. ↑ Shooting gets a fair share. The Hindu(18 December 2010). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  33. ↑ CSG will ensure perfect functioning of all vessels: ADGP - TAMIL NADU. The Hindu(2013-02-08). Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  34. ↑ Shooting gets a fair share - TAMIL NADU. The Hindu(18 December 2010). Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 IPS officer's tryst with endurance sports.
  36. ↑ I am a Super Randonneur, and I did it at the age of 58,' says DGP C Sylendra Babu. timesofindia(3 June 2022). Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  37. ↑ Railway cop pedals 600 km in 36 hours to promote cycling among the youth. indianexpress(14 December 2020). Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  38. ↑ 10-member TN police team swims across Palk Strait. indiatoday(27 March 2018). Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  39. ↑ Book for IPS Exam guidance by IPS Officer - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  40. ↑ Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS - Personal / Professional Info.
  41. ↑ Sylendra Babu motivates students. The Hindu(10 July 2011). Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  42. ↑ Principles of Success in Interview - Tamil Books & Entrance Exam including Bank Exams, Railway Exams, TNPSC Exam, MBA & MCA Entrance Exam. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
  43. ↑ Sura's - Buy Book Online Shopping : TNPSC Books | Tamil Nadu School Books.
  44. ↑ Sathikka Asaippadu{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(2014). ISBN 978-8184495478
  45. ↑ Physical fitne. The Hindu(8 July 2008). Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  46. ↑ அவர்களால் முடியும் என்றால் நம்மாலும் முடியும்{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Vijayā Patippakam(2016). ISBN 978-8184467741
  47. ↑ Dr. C. Sylendra Babu IPS - Personal / Professional Info.
  48. ↑ Sura's - Buy Book Online Shopping : TNPSC Books | Tamil Nadu School Books.
  49. ↑ கண்ணதாசன்: ஒரு காலப்பெட்டகம்{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Vijayā Patippakam(2016). ISBN 978-8184462739
  50. ↑ சிந்தித்த வேளையில்{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Cikstcen̲s Papḷikēṣan̲s(2018). ISBN 978-8193366998

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