Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the tenure of state police chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb has been extended for another year. This decision was made during a state cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as per an official statement. 

Darvesh Saheb, who became Kerala's Director General of Police in July of last year, was originally set to retire at the end of next month. However, with the new decision, he will now continue in his role until June 30, 2025. The official release stated, "It has been fixed for two years from July 1, 2023, when he assumed office. With this, he can continue until June 2025. The decision was taken in view of the existing Supreme Court order".

A 1990-batch IPS officer, Darvesh Saheb was promoted to Kerala's DGP from his previous position as Director of Fire and Rescue Services. He began his career in Nedumangad as an assistant superintendent of police within the Kerala cadre and has since held various roles within the state police. 

Originally from Andhra Pradesh, Darvesh Saheb has been awarded the President's Police Medal for distinguished service in 2016 and the Indian Police Medal for meritorious service in 2007. PTI