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Haryana Police Set for Major Reshuffle as Top Officials Retire; New DGP in 2024

Haryana is poised for a leadership change at the top of its police force as the current DGP and two other senior officials retire on December 31. The state government has sent a panel of five IPS officers to the UPSC for the selection of the new Director General of Police. Officers Alok Mittal and Ajay Singhal are considered leading contenders for the prestigious post. Alongside this appointment, a significant wider reshuffle within the Haryana Police department is anticipated in the near future.

Key Points: Haryana to Appoint New DGP, Major Police Reshuffle Expected

  • Three senior officials retire Dec 31
  • Panel of five IPS officers with UPSC
  • Major police reshuffle imminent
  • Alok Mittal & Ajay Singhal are frontrunners
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Haryana to appoint new DGP in New Year as three senior officials retire; major reshuffle expected

Haryana's DGP and two senior officials retire Dec 31. A panel of five IPS officers is with UPSC for selection, with a major police reshuffle expected.

"A significant reshuffle in the Haryana Police is expected in the coming days. - Official Release"

Chandigarh, December 27

Haryana is set to get a new Director General of Police in the New Year following the retirement of three senior police officials.

DGP Om Prakash Singh, DG Akeel Mohammed, and DG (Prisons) Alok Rai are scheduled to retire on December 31, paving the way for a new appointment at the top of the state police hierarchy, according to the release.

Additionally, a significant reshuffle in the Haryana Police is expected in the coming days.

The Haryana government has forwarded a panel of five IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of the new DGP.

IPS officers Alok Mittal and Ajay Singhal are reportedly among the frontrunners for the coveted post.

On October 14, IPS officer Om Prakash Singh assumed charge as the Haryana Director General of Police upon reaching the police headquarters in Panchkula.

OP Singh has been given additional charge as the Haryana DGP after Shatrujeet Kapur was placed on leave, amidst the ongoing probe in IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's death case, who died under suspicious circumstances on October 7 at his Chandigarh residence.

Singh served as the Managing Director of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation (HPHC). Under his leadership, the corporation has made significant progress in recent years in constructing police residential and administrative buildings across the state.

He has implemented several innovative initiatives to enhance the welfare of the police force, improve operational efficiency, and modernise infrastructure.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Interesting to see the UPSC panel process at work. It's good that appointments are becoming more transparent. Hope the selected officer continues the good work on police welfare and housing that OP Singh started.
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Aman W
With three senior officers retiring together, it's a big change. The new DGP has big shoes to fill. The suspicious death case of the IPS officer also needs a thorough and impartial investigation. Public trust is important.
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Michael C
As someone living in Gurgaon, I hope the reshuffle leads to better traffic management and faster response times. The police infrastructure upgrades mentioned are promising, but ground-level efficiency matters more to common people.
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Priya S
Respectfully, I hope the selection is purely based on merit and a clean record, not political connections. Haryana needs a DGP who is accessible to the public and can improve police-community relations. The focus should be on service, not just administration.
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Karthik V
Good to see a proper process being followed with the UPSC panel. Hope the new leadership brings stability. The police force works hard, and they deserve good leadership and clear direction from the top. All the best to the frontrunners!

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