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Ajay Singhal Assumes Role as Haryana DGP, Vows Tech-Driven, Citizen-Centric Policing

IPS officer Ajay Singhal has officially taken charge as the Director General of Police of Haryana. He outlined a vision for modern, technology-driven policing that is responsive to evolving crime patterns and public expectations. Key priorities include implementing new criminal laws, strengthening women's safety, and protecting marginalized communities through targeted strategies. The DGP also aims to enhance public trust by automating grievance redressal and working towards a 100% conviction rate.

Key Points: Haryana's New DGP Ajay Singhal Outlines Vision for Modern Policing

  • Tech-driven & proactive policing
  • Women's safety & protection of vulnerable groups
  • Automated grievance redressal
  • Goal of 100% conviction rate
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1992-batch IPS officer Singhal takes charge as Haryana DGP

1992-batch IPS officer Ajay Singhal takes charge as Haryana DGP, prioritizing tech-driven law enforcement, women's safety, and a 100% conviction rate goal.

"policing is a dynamic and challenging responsibility that continuously evolves with changing crime patterns, technology, and public expectations - DGP Ajay Singhal"

Chandigarh, Jan 1

The 1992-batch IPS officer Ajay Singhal on Thursday took charge as the 42nd Director General of Police of Haryana from the outgoing DGP O.P. Singh.

His father, Om Prakash Singhal, was present when he assumed charge.

DGP Singhal said policing "is a dynamic and challenging responsibility that continuously evolves with changing crime patterns, technology, and public expectations".

He emphasised that Haryana Police "is fully prepared, alert, and committed to dealing with emerging challenges through a planned, phased and goal-oriented strategy aimed at further strengthening law and order across the state".

He reiterated that maintaining peace, public safety and a strong law-and-order system will remain his top-most priority.

Haryana Police, he said, will function as a cohesive and professional team, ensuring accountability, sensitivity and citizen-centric policing.

DGP Singhal said the newly-introduced criminal laws have been framed in accordance with the needs of a modern and progressive India.

"These laws aim to make the justice delivery system more efficient, faster and victim-centric. Haryana Police will implement these provisions effectively to make policing more proactive, technology-driven and result-oriented."

Strengthening public trust in the police remains a key priority. The DGP announced that the grievance redressal mechanism will be made fully automated and more robust. Complaints will be monitored through digital platforms to ensure time-bound, fair and qualitative resolution.

He said the state's conviction rate has already reached around 72-73 per cent, and focussed efforts will be made to further improve it towards the goal of 100 per cent.

Highlighting women's safety as a priority area, the DGP said a comprehensive and focussed strategy would be implemented to prevent crimes against women.

Technology-enabled surveillance will be strengthened, and crime-prone hotspots will be scientifically identified for targeted interventions. Special emphasis will also be placed on the protection of Dalits, marginalised and vulnerable sections, ensuring swift and strict action in cases of crimes against them.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see the emphasis on women's safety and protection of vulnerable sections. But sir, we have heard such promises before. The real test is on the ground. I hope there will be visible change in how police stations treat complainants, especially women.
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Rohit P
A 72-73% conviction rate is actually quite impressive! If they can push it higher, it will be a massive deterrent to criminals. The new criminal laws need proper training for police on the ground. Hope the "technology-driven" approach reaches the constable level.
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Sarah B
Citizen-centric policing is the need of the hour. The automated complaint system sounds promising. My respectful criticism: please ensure it's not just another app that people download and forget. It needs to be user-friendly and, most importantly, actions must follow.
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Vikram M
Wishing the new DGP all the best. His father being present shows good values. Hope he brings those values into the force. Haryana Police has a tough job managing law & order. A "cohesive team" is key. Jai Hind.
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Nikhil C
Scientific identification of crime hotspots and targeted action is a smart move. Hope it reduces street crime in Gurugram and Faridabad. The focus should also be on cyber crime, which is exploding. Good luck, sir!

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