Union Home Ministry's Missive Raises Hope of Full-Time DGP in U.P.

Uttar Pradesh has had acting DGPs for the past 34 months; reminder letter to state govt last week asks to share the proposal sent to UPSC in connection with the empanelment committee meeting convened by the Commission for appointment of the head of the state police force

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: Will Uttar Pradesh finally get a full-time director general of police?

Raising hope, this question has gained traction as the date for a hearing in the Supreme Court approaches later this month over the posting of permanent directors general of police in six states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Ahead of the hearing, the Union home ministry has asked the U.P. government to share its proposal sent to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in connection with the Empanelment Committee Meeting (ECM) convened by the Commission for appointment of the DGP (head of police force).

A senior state home department official stated the process initiated again by the Union home ministry brings hope that this time, U.P. may get a full-time DGP with a minimum tenure of at least two years. The Uttar Pradesh government has had acting DGPs for the past 34 months after the removal of 1987-batch Indian Police Service officer Mukul Goel, who was a full-time DGP, from the post on May 11, 2022, much before his superannuation in February 2024, following allegations of inaction and lack of interest in work.