Race for Telangana's Top Cop Heats Up as State Government Shortlists Candidates for DGP Post

With the impending retirement of current Director General of Police (DGP) Dr. Jitender on September 6th, the Telangana state government has officially commenced the selection process for its new police chief.

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In a significant move, the names of eight senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have been forwarded to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), setting the stage for a crucial decision that will shape the leadership of the state's police force for the coming years.

The UPSC will meticulously review the service records and qualifications of the shortlisted officers before recommending a panel of three suitable candidates to the state government. The final appointment will then be made by the state from this select group, marking a pivotal moment in Telangana's administrative landscape.

The list of contenders submitted to the UPSC comprises a distinguished group of senior officers, including: Ravi Gupta, C.V. Anand, the incumbent DGP Dr. Jitender, Apte Vinayak Prabhakar, Kothakota Srinivas Reddy, B. Shivdhar Reddy, Dr. Soumya Mishra, and Shikha Goel.