Archive · 1 Jan 2026
KLN Rao appointed in-charge DGP of Gujarat Police
Dr K Laxmi Narayan Rao, who is currently the head of the CID Crime and Railways, has been given the extra job of being the in-charge DGP of Gujarat Police.
He will also continue to look after the prisons.
People are wondering if he will get this job permanently in the future.
The previous DGP, Vikas Sahay, also started as in-charge before getting the job full-time.
Rao is the most senior officer with enough time left before retirement to take on this role, which he is expected to do in 2027.
Dr K Laxmi Narayan Rao, a 1992-batch IPS officer, appointed as in-charge DGP of Gujarat Police.
He currently serves as DGP of CID Crime and Railways with additional charge of DGP Prisons and Correctional Administration.
The decision has sparked speculation about whether he will receive the full-time position in the future.
Outgoing DGP Vikas Sahay also served as in-charge DGP before being given the job full-time.
Rao is the seniormost officer with enough time left before retirement in 2027 to assume the role.
- Who
- Dr K Laxmi Narayan Rao, a 1992-batch IPS officer
- What
- Appointed as in-charge DGP of Gujarat Police
- When
- September 30, 2025
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To fill the position left vacant by the outgoing DGP Vikas Sahay
- Name
- Dr K Laxmi Narayan Rao
- Current Position
- DGP of CID Crime and Railways
- Additional Charge
- DGP Prisons and Correctional Administration
- Batch
- 1992-batch IPS officer
- Retirement Year
- 2027
