Cybercrime cell IPS officer takes voluntary retirement

Triveni Singh, a well-known IPS officer known for his work related to the investigation of cases involving cybercrime, has retired from the force due to health issues. After his retirement he makes sure, he remains dedicated to working in cybersecurity.  

Singh was previously involved in investigating anomalies in Madrasas funding and is the first person to complete a PhD in cybercrime. However, it is still unclear whether he will remain a member of the investigation panel or not. 

Retired from the Indian Police Service (IPS) after 58 years, Triveni Singh is well-known for his substantial contributions to the investigation of cybercrime cases. According to senior police officials at the director general of police headquarters, his application for voluntary retirement, which he submitted in February of this year for health reasons, was approved on Thursday. 

Mr. Singh, a 2011 batch state cadre IPS officer has served as the superintendent of police (SP) for cybercrime. At least two years prior to his November 2025 superannuation date, he retired. He was first hired in 1994 as a provincial police services (PPS) officer and became an IPS officer in August of 2018. 

Singh was an additional superintendent of police in the UP Special Task Force (STF) prior to joining the IPS. Afterwards, he led the Azamgarh district police for more than two years before being appointed SP cybercrime. 

Triveni Singh stated that he is determined to continue working in the cybersecurity industry even after retiring. He attested on Friday morning to having received the paperwork pertaining to his voluntary retirement.