R. Sreelekha

R. Sreelekha is an Indian politician and retired Indian Police Service officer from Kerala affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

She was the first woman IPS officer and later the first woman Director General of Police in Kerala, serving in the force from 1987 to 2020. She also served in key roles, including prisons and fire services.

As of Mar 2026, she is contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly election from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency.

By Rashmi | Thursday, March 26, 2026, 02:41:23 PM [IST]

R. Sreelekha Biography

R. Sreelekha is a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from Kerala, known for her administrative roles and later transition into politics. She has had a distinguished career in law enforcement before entering public life.

She served in various senior positions in the Kerala Police and became the first woman Director General of Prisons in Kerala, marking a significant milestone in her career.

After retiring from the IPS, she entered active politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a shift from administrative service to political engagement.

She has since been involved in public discourse, governance issues, and political activities in Kerala, contributing her administrative experience to political work.

As of Mar 2026, R. Sreelekha is contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly election from the Vattiyoorkavu Assembly constituency, continuing her active engagement in state politics and public affairs.

R. Sreelekha Personal Life

Full Name	R. Sreelekha
Date of Birth	25 Dec 1960 (Age 65)
Place of Birth	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	NA
Father's Name	Prof. N. Velayudhan Nair
Mother's Name	B. Radhamma
Spouse's Name	Dr. S. Sethunath
Spouse's Profession	Professor of Paediatric Surgery
Children	1 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

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Political Timeline of R. Sreelekha

2026: As of Mar 2026, she is contesting from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency, As of Mar 2026, she is contesting from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency,
Post-Retirement: Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and entered active politics.
Till 2023: Served as a senior IPS officer, including as Director General of Prisons (Kerala).

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