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  Rajeev Krishna appointed UP DGP: Know all about state's first permanent police chief since 2022

  Uttar Pradesh | May 31, 2026 23:52 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed 1991-batch IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the state's new DGP, ending nearly four years without a permanent police chief and bringing stability to the top post.

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  Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta gets six-month extension amid Assembly polls

  April 27, 2026 15:51 IST

  The Election Commission had appointed Gupta as the DG and IGP of the state on March 16, a day after removing incumbent Peeyush Pandey.

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  Former Director General of NIA Sadanand Vasant Date appointed Maharashtra DGP

  Maharashtra | December 31, 2025 16:30 IST

  1990 batch IPS officer and former NIA chief Sadanand Date has been appointed as Maharashtra’s DGP. A formal order has been issued by the state government.

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  Sadanand Date set to be named as new DGP of Maharashtra: Who is he? All you need to know

  Maharashtra | December 03, 2025 23:45 IST

  Sadanand Date is currenly serving as the Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He will succeed incumbent DGP Rashmi Shukla, who is due to superannuate on December 31.

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  PM Modi chairs All India Conference of DGPs and IGPs in Raipur; Home Minister, NSA in attendance

  India | November 29, 2025 16:59 IST

  PM Modi reached Raipur on Friday evening to take part in a three-day All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Raipur. The theme for the conference this year is "Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions".

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  CBI files FIR against former Punjab DGP Mustafa and family in suspicious death of son in Panchkula

  India | November 07, 2025 8:03 IST

  The CBI has taken over the investigation into the suspicious death of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa’s son in Panchkula. The family has been booked under BNS sections related to murder and conspiracy, following allegations raised by the deceased in a video posted earlier this year.

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  Everything will be clear after probe: Punjab ex-DGP refutes allegations of foul play in son's death

  India | October 21, 2025 23:40 IST

  Refuting the complaints, former IPS officer Mohammad Mustafa warned that those who filed false and baseless complaints leading to the FIR will also have to face the law.

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  Ex-Punjab DGP, wife booked over son's death amid shocking allegations

  Crime | October 21, 2025 13:26 IST

  Akil was found dead under mysterious circumstances on October 16 in Panchkula. The family claimed it was due to a drug overdose.

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  Former Punjab DGP's son found dead at Panchkula home, exact cause yet to be ascertained

  India | October 17, 2025 23:36 IST

  ​DCP Srishti Gupta said that there appears to be no foul play behind the death, however, his family has not levelled allegations against anyone.

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  UP: New DGP Rajiv Krishna unveils 10-point agenda to improve policing, focus on women's safety

  Uttar Pradesh | June 02, 2025 17:47 IST

  The 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer said he will focus on ensuring women's safety, tackling cybercrime and addressing public complaints.

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  Who is Rajeev Krishna? 1991 batch IPS officer appointed new Uttar Pradesh DGP

  Uttar Pradesh | May 31, 2025 23:35 IST

  IPS Rajeev Krishna, who has taken charge as the new UP DGP, comes from a family of civil servants and his wife Meenakshi Singh is an Indian Revenue Services (IRS) officer also.

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  MHA directs Maharashtra Chief Secretary, DGP to take action against infiltrators

  India | January 22, 2025 16:18 IST

  A day after Bangladeshi infiltrators attacked film actor Saif Ali Khan, the Union Home Ministry's order is likely to intensify the action against infiltrators.

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  Mahakumbh 2025: '40 per cent more force deployed compared to 2019 Mela', says UP DGP Prashant Kumar

  Uttar Pradesh | January 04, 2025 18:50 IST

  Ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Police conducted extensive mock drills to ensure robust security. DGP Prashant Kumar confirmed that full security measures, including AI-powered cameras and drones, are in place to safeguard the millions of devotees attending the event.

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  Haryana DGP chairs meeting on implementing new criminal laws, drug-free campaign

  Haryana | December 15, 2024 18:40 IST

  Haryana news: Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur stressed the need to make villages or wards drug-free and that it was necessary to inform people about the ill effects of drugs and crack down on those who smuggle them.

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  Senior IPS officer Vinay Kumar appointed as new DGP of Bihar

  Bihar | December 13, 2024 22:01 IST

  Bihar: According to a notification issued by the state Home Department on Friday (December 13), Vinay Kumar will head the state police for a two-year term in accordance with a Supreme Court directive.

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  Chhattisgarh DGP Ashok Juneja's tenure to end in February, speculation grows over successor

  chhattisgarh | December 09, 2024 18:16 IST

  Chhattisgarh DGP Ashok Juneja's tenure ends in February 2025, with the state government sending three potential successors' names to the Centre for consideration.

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  IPS officer Kailash Makwana appointed new DGP of Madhya Pradesh

  Madhya Pradesh | November 24, 2024 9:16 IST

  Madhya Pradesh DGP: Senior IPS officer Kailash Makwana has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Madhya Pradesh. He will succeed the current DGP, Sudhir Saxena, who is set to retire on November 30.

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  EC appoints Ajay Kumar Singh as new DGP of Jharkhand ahead of Assembly elections: Who is he?

  Jharkhand | October 21, 2024 16:24 IST

  Earlier, the Election Commission had directed the state government to remove Acting Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta from his post with immediate effect due to a "history" of complaints against him in previous elections.

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  EC directs Jharkhand govt to remove acting DGP with immediate effect, say sources

  Jharkhand | October 19, 2024 17:57 IST

  The Election Commission has asked the government to replace acting DGP Anurag Gupta with the senior most DGP level official available in the cadre.

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  EC seeks clarification from Maharashtra Chief Secretary, DGP over non-compliance with transfer order

  Maharashtra | September 27, 2024 17:46 IST

  The Election Commission seeks clarification from Maharashtra's Chief Secretary and DGP for not complying with transfer orders ahead of the state assembly elections, aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.