Ajay Kumar Singh Appointed as Jharkhand's New DGP

Ajay Kumar Singh, a senior IPS officer from the Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the state's new Director General of Police. His appointment comes after the Election Commission removed acting DGP Anurag Gupta due to misconduct. Singh was chosen from a panel of three IPS officers.

In a significant reshuffle, the Election Commission has appointed Ajay Kumar Singh, a senior Jharkhand cadre IPS officer, as the new Director General of Police. This change in leadership comes shortly after Anurag Gupta was removed as acting DGP due to a sullied history of election misconduct.

Singh, from the 1989 IPS batch, was selected from a list of three senior officers presented by the state's government. His appointment aims to ensure the integrity and smooth conduct of the upcoming state elections, scheduled in two phases on November 13 and 20.

The Election Commission's decision to replace Gupta underscores its commitment to fair electoral practices, especially as Jharkhand gears up for its two-phase polling. With Singh at the helm, the state aims for a secure and transparent election process.

(With inputs from agencies.)