The Review Committee has recommended extension of the suspension of IPS officer N. Sanjay until November 27 or till further orders, whichever is earlier.  
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The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday issued orders extending the suspension of former Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Crime Investigation Department (CID) N. Sanjay, who is facing charges of misappropriation and misuse of public funds, by six more months.

Mr. Sanjay, a 1996 batch IPS officer, allegedly misused public money while executing the development works when he was working as the Director General (DG) of Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services.

The IPS officer also allegedly misappropriated funds allotted for training the police personnel in creating awareness among Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) on the rights of the victims, rules of the Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act, 1989, when he was working as the ADG (CID).

Mr. Sanjay was suspended under Rule 3 (1) of All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1989. The Review Committee, which met on January 29, 2025, recommended extension of his suspension until May 31, 2025, or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

Recently, the ACB Director General said that a case registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988, and other sections was pending against Mr. Sanjay, and more witnesses need to be examined in the case.

The Review Committee, which met on May 21 again, observed that the investigation of the case was in progress and the officer under suspension might influence the probe. The committee recommended another extension of the suspension of the IPS officer until November 27, 2025 (for 180 days) or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

The Director General of Police (HoPF) shall take necessary action in the matter, the orders said.