The final rites of senior IPS officer Rajiv Ratan were conducted with full police honours, drawing heartfelt tributes from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and top State officials. Joined by dignitaries like Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari and DGP Ravi Gupta, the ceremony saw an outpouring of condolences for the 1991 batch IPS officer, who passed away due to cardiac arrest. Expressing profound grief, DGP Ravi Gupta remembered Rajiv as a towering figure known for his strength and confidence.
The emotional farewell underscored the profound impact Rajiv had on his colleagues, with former DGPs Mahender Reddy, Anurag Sharma, and Dinesh Reddy also paying their respects. As the late officer’s mortal remains were laid to rest, the law enforcement community mourned the loss of a dedicated and respected leader.