Longest serving DGP of undivided AP dies at 83

Hyderabad: Former DGP of undivided Andhra Pradesh HJ Dora passed away on Friday while undergoing treatment at the NIMS. He was 83. Dora was among the longest-serving DGPs, holding the post from November 1996 to February 2002.

A 1965-batch IPS officer, Dora served nearly four decades in the police service. Born in 1943 in Srikakulam district, he worked in several districts, and also served as the state’s Intelligence chief. He assumed charge as DGP when Naxalism was at its peak.

Dora served as vice-chairman and MD of APSRTC between 1989 and 1992. He later served as CISF DG and as Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commission.

Telangana and AP Chief Ministers A Revanth Reddy and N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over his demise.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy said Dora brought revolutionary changes in policing. V C Sajjanar, Hyderabad Police Commissioner, remembered Dora as his first police boss and mentor.

Dora wrote his autobiography “Journey Through Turbulent Times” and another book, “NTR Tho Nenu,” about his experiences with NT Rama Rao.