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Haryana IPS Reshuffle: New DGP Ajay Singhal Oversees Major Police Reassignments

The Haryana government has executed a significant reshuffle of senior IPS officers following Ajay Singhal's appointment as the new Director General of Police. Key appointments include Alok Mittal as DG Prisons and Arshinder Singh Chawla as DG of the State Vigilance Bureau. DGP Singhal, after assuming charge, commended the force's past achievements in tackling terrorism and crime. He pledged to meet the expectations of the state's leadership and the public in his new role.

Key Points: Haryana IPS Reshuffle: Key Postings After New DGP Takes Charge

  • Major IPS reshuffle in Haryana
  • New DGP Ajay Singhal assumes charge
  • Key postings for prisons and vigilance bureaus
  • Focus on strengthening policing and governance
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Haryana sees major IPS reshuffle after Ajay Singhal takes charge as DGP

Haryana government reshuffles senior IPS officers, appointing new heads for prisons, vigilance, and training after Ajay Singhal becomes DGP.

"I will try my best to live up to his instructions and the expectations of the people of Haryana. - DGP Ajay Singhal"

Panchkula, January 2

The Haryana government has carried out a major reshuffle in the senior police leadership, reassigning key IPS officers across departments as part of an administrative reorganisation aimed at strengthening policing and governance in the state.

This comes a day after Ajay Singhal took charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana.

The Home Department issued orders appointing senior IPS officers to new roles across prisons, vigilance, training and human rights wings.

As per official orders issued by the Home Department, 1991-batch IPS officer Alok Mittal has been appointed Director General, Prisons, Haryana. 1993-batch IPS officer Arshinder Singh Chawla has been posted as Director General, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana.

Further, 1994-batch IPS officer Kalaramachandran has been appointed Director of the Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban (Karnal), while 1995-batch IPS officer Dr CS Rao has been given charge as Additional Director General of Police, Human Rights and Litigation, Haryana.

Notably, both Alok Mittal and Arshinder Singh Chawla were among the contenders for the post of Haryana DGP. Alok Mittal's name was also included in the UPSC panel. However, the state government eventually appointed Ajay Singhal as the DGP.

Earlier, the newly appointed DGP, Ajay Singhal, formally took charge at the police headquarters in Panchkula. Senior police officers welcomed him with bouquets, while police personnel accorded him a guard of honour.

Speaking to reporters after assuming charge, DGP Ajay Singhal highlighted the Haryana Police's achievements in addressing various challenges.

"Whether it was fighting terrorism, controlling crime, or maintaining law and order, the Haryana Police have been successful and appreciated across various platforms," he said.

Expressing gratitude to the state leadership, DGP Singhal said, "I am very grateful to our Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who entrusted me with this responsibility, and I will try my best to live up to his instructions and the expectations of the people of Haryana."

He further added, "The Haryana Police, when faced with challenges, have confronted them head-on, and we have been successful in every area. Whether it was fighting terrorism, controlling crime, or maintaining law and order, we have been appreciated across various platforms."

Earlier, DGP Ajay Singhal received a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival at the state police headquarters in Panchkula.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the officers who were contenders for DGP being given other important posts like Vigilance and Prisons. Hopefully, this means their experience isn't wasted and they can bring reforms to those crucial departments.
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Arshinder Singh Chawla
As a resident of Haryana, my only request to the new team is to focus on public interface. The thana level is where common people face the most issues. Reshuffles at the top are fine, but we need to feel the change at the local police station.
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Priya S
Putting an officer in charge of Human Rights and Litigation is a very positive step. Hope Dr. CS Rao ensures police accountability and addresses grievances of citizens promptly. This is needed for building public trust.
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Michael C
With respect, while I wish the new DGP the best, these reshuffles often feel like musical chairs. The real test is whether crime rates go down and response times improve. The proof will be in the pudding, as they say.
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Kavya N
Good to see a focus on training with a dedicated DG for the Police Academy. Well-trained police personnel are the foundation of a professional force. Hope this brings in modern policing techniques and sensitivity training.

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