Senior IPS Officer Abdul Ahad Promoted to SSP (Selection Grade)

enior IPS officer Abdul Ahad has been promoted to the grade of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) (Selection Grade), effective from January 1, 2025. Despite this promotion, he will continue to serve in his current position as the Director of Security and Vigilance at the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) until further orders.

This elevation places Ahad in Level 13 of the IPS Pay Matrix under the IPS (Pay) Rules, 2016, recognizing his outstanding contributions and distinguished service in the police force.

A Career Marked by Key Roles

Ahad, who hails from Moodbidri, Mangaluru, has had a dynamic career, holding various significant positions within the police force. These include:

• Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Bengaluru’s Crime Branch (CCB).
• DCP of Bengaluru’s Whitefield Division.
• Superintendent of Police (SP) at the Coastal Security Police.
• SP of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Bengaluru.
• SP of the Economic Offences Wing at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Commandant at Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP).

In September 2024, he assumed his current role at BMTC, where he has been overseeing security and vigilance operations for the transport corporation.

Noteworthy Contributions

Ahad’s tenure has been marked by exceptional handling of economic crimes, corruption cases, and urban crime. His leadership in tackling complex cases and ensuring security has earned him recognition and respect within the force.

With this promotion, Ahad achieves another milestone in his illustrious career, reflecting his commitment to maintaining law and order and addressing critical challenges in his roles.