Vijayawada: N. Balasubramanyam, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre and former Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), died on Friday while undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer in New York, United States.
He retired from service on August 30, 2026, after completing his tenure at APSRTC. Arrangements are being made to bring his mortal remains to his residence in Hyderabad.
Balasubramanyam's career encompassed district policing, specialised police operations, intelligence and several technology-led governance assignments. Beyond his policing responsibilities, he served as Andhra Pradesh's Transport Commissioner and headed e-Pragati and the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS), bringing him into the state's digital governance initiatives.
As Transport Commissioner, he was associated with the digitisation of citizen-facing services, including vehicle registration, transfer of ownership, permits and driving licences. These services were moved towards contactless, paperless and cashless delivery, according to his professional profile.
His assignments in intelligence included serving as Deputy Inspector General and Inspector General. His professional profile also credits him with designing an Intelligence Collection, Collation and Analysis Framework for the Andhra Pradesh government.
Balasubramanyam began his police career as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Jagtial. He subsequently served in the Greyhounds and held Superintendent of Police assignments in Nizamabad, Visakhapatnam Rural, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda and Prakasam districts.
He went on to hold senior positions in the Intelligence Department, followed by assignments as Additional Director General of Police and Director General of Police (Organisation), among other responsibilities.
In February 2026, he took charge as APSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director. His final assignment brought him to the leadership of a major public transport organisation, with responsibilities spanning its administration, passenger services and employee welfare.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, in his condolence message, described Balasubramanyam as an officer of uncompromising integrity, known for firm decisions and progressive ideas. Recalling his work across policing, intelligence, transport and public administration, Naidu highlighted his emphasis on reform, innovation and the use of technology to improve public services.
The Chief Minister also referred to his approach to team management, noting that he encouraged out-of-the-box thinking and involved colleagues in decision-making, fostering shared responsibility.
APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao recalled his contribution to the corporation, particularly his efforts towards strengthening administration, improving passenger services and promoting employee welfare. The corporation also held a condolence meeting at its headquarters, where officials and employees paid floral tributes and observed a two-minute silence.
IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh, Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy and Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta also expressed condolences. The DGP said his death had left a void in the police fraternity.
BI Bureau
