Special Protection Group (SPG) Director Arun Kumar Sinha (61) passed away at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Wednesday. Sinha was admitted to hospital a few days ago for cancer related treatment. A 1987 batch Kerala cadre IPS officer, Sinha was granted a one-year extension in service on May 31.
Sinha, who was designated to serve as the head of the SPG “on contract basis” till May 31, 2024, in the rank and pay of Director General of Police, had been appointed SPG chief in March 2016 as its 12th director.
Condoling his death, the Indian Police Service (IPS) association said, “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Arun Kumar Sinha, (IPS 1987 KL) Director SPG. His unwavering commitment to duty and exemplary leadership will forever inspire us.”
“We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. May his soul find eternal peace,” it said in a post on X. Sinha had earlier served in various capacities in his cadre state Kerala and with the BSF at the Centre.
