B Sumathi Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Real Name	Sumathi Badugula
Profession	Government Official
Known for	Being the intelligence officer behind Maoist commander Devuji’s surrender
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Light Brown
Personal Life
Date of Birth	16 August 1974 (Friday)
Age (as of 2025)	46 Years
Birthplace	Kalugotla, Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Hyderabad, Telangana
College/University	• Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh • The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad
Educational Qualification(s)	• A bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University • A master's degree in Security and Defense Law form The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) (2023)
Religion	Hinduism
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Husband/Spouse	Srinath (businessman)
Children	Son- None Daughter(s)- 2
Parents	Father- Tirupathi Reddy Mother- Sujathamma
Siblings	Brother- 1 Sister(s)- 3

Some Lesser Known Facts About B Sumathi

• B Sumathi is the first woman Deputy Superintendent of Police in Andhra Pradesh.

• She was born and raised in a middle-class family. She is the third child of her parents.

• In an interview, she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field; however, her grandmother wanted her to join the police force. Ultimately, she followed her dream and joined the civil services.

• In 2001, B Sumathi started her police career as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP).
  

  B Sumathi, when she joined the police service

• At the age of 25, she became notable early for her work in peace talks with Maoist leaders even before her IPS induction. Sumathi was pregnant at that time.

• In 2006, Sumathi was conferred the Indian Police Service (IPS).

• In 2019, she was appointed as Deputy Inspector General of Police in the Women’s Safety wing, Telangana.
  

  B Sumathi, when she was appointed as DIG, Women Safety Wing, Telangana

• In December 2023, she was appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of Police to head the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of the Telangana Police, and became the first woman in India to lead this highly sensitive anti-extremism intelligence unit.

• During her service tenure, she has worked in CID, Cybercrime, and counter-intelligence, including interrogations of suspects from terror groups such as Indian Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and ISIS during major terror cases.

• Along with her intelligence work, Sumathi advocated for women’safety and victim support initiatives.

• Sumathi has introduced modern surveillance tools such as AI and drone-based monitoring for policing during major events to increase security and intelligence reach in Telangana.

• On 26 January 2026, she was awarded the Police Medal for her meritorious service in policing and security.

• In February 2026, B Sumathi played a crucial role in the surrender of top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati, aka Devuji, and other senior Maoist leaders to the Telangana Police. As head of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB), she was leading the investigation team.

• During her leadership at the SIB over the past two years, 591 Maoist leaders and cadres, including Central and State Committee members, have surrendered to the Telangana police.

• Like Sumathi, her elder daughter is also involved in social work. In 2024, she signed an MoU with the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau to promote drug-free awareness among teens.

• B Sumathi enjoys reading and writing in her leisure time.

• She enjoys traveling and exploring new places.
  

  B Sumathi during a holiday with her daughters