Archive · 26 May 2025
Uttar Pradesh to Decide on New DGP Amidst Retirement
The top police officer in Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Kumar, is retiring soon.
The government is trying to decide who will take his place.
Several experienced police officers are being considered for the job.
There's also a chance that Prashant Kumar might be asked to stay longer.
A new rule says a committee will pick the next DGP, but the committee hasn't been formed yet.
A decision is expected around the time of Prashant Kumar’s retirement date.
Prashant Kumar, the acting DGP, is retiring on May 31.
Several officers are potential successors.
Prashant Kumar could be granted an extension.
A new rule mandates a committee to select the DGP.
A decision on the new DGP is expected soon.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- The appointment of the next DGP.
- When
- By May 31, 2025.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To appoint the next Director General of Police.
Extension for Current DGP vs. New Appointment
Possible Scenarios
DGP Succession
Extension for Current DGP vs. New Appointment
Prashant Kumar could be granted an extension.
Possible Scenarios
Several officers are potential successors.
- Prashant Kumar Retirement
- May 31, 2025
- Prashant Kumar Acting DGP Appointment
- February 1, 2024
- Potential Successor
- Sandeep Salunke
- Potential Successor
- Daljit Chaudhary
- Potential Successor
- Renuka Mishra
- Potential Successor
- MK Vishal
- Potential Successor
- Alok Sharma
- Potential Successor
- Deepesh Juneja
