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Director general of police: Highest police rank in India
The Director General of Police (DGP) is the highest-ranking police officer in Indian states and union territories. The DGP is appointed by the cabinet and holds a three-star rank. The DGP is responsible for overseeing the entire police force and law enforcement activities within their respective jurisdiction. This position holds significant authority and plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, implementing crime prevention strategies, and ensuring public safety. The DGP is usually appointed by the state government and works closely with other law enforcement agencies and government officials to uphold the rule of law and protect citizens' rights.

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Maharashtra government placed DGP Rashmi Shukla on compulsory leave and appointed Sanjay Kumar Verma as the new DGP, following the Election Commission's order. Verma, who previously led the..
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Students protest over violence in Manipur, call for resignation of DGP and security advisor

In Manipur's Imphal, students protested against recent violence, calling for the removal of the DGP and security advisor. This followed a meeting between Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Governor L..
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Goa DGP sided with intel officer's wife, bullied cops, got house razed


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Pakistan ‘handlers’ desperate after setbacks in J&K: DGP


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SC lets ex-DGP's convicted son to surrender in Odisha

The Supreme Court allowed Biti Hotra Mohanti, convicted of sexually assaulting a German tourist in 2006 and sentenced to seven years in prison, to surrender at Cuttack in Odisha instead of a jail in..
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Billboard co chief held from Rajasthan; DGP notice to ex-Mumbai GRP head

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Transfer, suspension, report in 2 days: EC takes action on Andhra post-poll violence

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EC summons chief secy, DGP over post-poll violence in AP


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As BJP-JJP picks run into hostile protests, Haryana CEO asks DGP to provide PSOs

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In a 1st for Meghalaya, female officer gets state’s DGP post

Matrilineal Meghalaya appointed its first woman police chief when governor Phagu Chauhan appointed Idashisha Nongrang as the new director general of police (DGP) on Saturday. She will assume the..
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Election Commission orders transfer of Andhra Pradesh DGP over alleged bias

EC transfers Andhra Pradesh DGP for favoring Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, suspecting a 'cartel' aiding his campaign. IPS officer panel demanded. Similar action taken in West Bengal. EC closely..
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Relief for officer who asked rape survivor to strip

Rajasthan HC stays coercive action against Karauli magistrate. A single bench of Justice Anil Kumar Upman issued notices to state govt, Union I&B ministry, state chief secretary, DGP and a private news..
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Gangster shot dead in encounter with police in Kathua, injured police officer succumbs to injuries

A gangster was killed in an encounter near GMC Kathua. PSI Deepak Sharma who got injured while firing shots on a gangster, succumbed to head injuries. LG Manoj Sinha vowed to avenge the martyr's blood...
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J&K encounter: Police injured in Kathua shootout succumbs, DGP hails his courage

PSI Deepak Sharma's bravery in facing gangster Vasudev in Kathua was recognized by J&K's DGP. His sacrifice will always be remembered by the nation and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Bengal gets 3rd DGP in 24 hours as EC names replacements

Election Commission made replacements in 6 states including new West Bengal DGP Sanjoy Mukherjee. Mukherjee replaced Rajeev Kumar, who was shunted by the election commission 48 hours after the election..
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EC orders removal of home secretaries of 6 states, West Bengal top cop

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Uniform order: Two states, two brothers, both DGPs

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SC slams MP for leaving victim unprotected and giving security to accused

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Supreme Court reinstates Sanjay Kundu as HP DGP, upholds HC order for SIT probe

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NHRC notice to Telangana government, DGP over 'suicide' of engineering student


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Amit Shah stresses on training all rungs of police under new criminal justice laws

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday stressed on need to train all rungs of the police, from the station house officer (SHO) to the director general of police (DGP), in all aspects of the new..
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Supreme Court stays transfer of Himachal Pradesh DGP, says he can seek recall of order

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the transfer of Himachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu from the post, on the directions of the high court, reports Anand Bodh. Disposing of a special leave petition..
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Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt gets bail in fabrication of evidence case

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Resort owner held for denying 'free room'; SHO suspended

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In her complaint, Sheela Gogamedi alleged that the family sought security from CM Gehlot and the DGP but it was deliberately denied.
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War hots up as ED asks Tamil Nadu DGP to book state vigilance officials

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Bouquet leads to suspension of Telangana DGP

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22 months after PM’s security breach, Bathinda SP suspended

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Former Tamil Nadu DGP booked for ‘malicious’ post on DMK government


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Vidhi Kumar Birdi is new IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar ADGP Law and Order, Jammu & Kashmir

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IPS officer Praveen Sood is currently serving as the DGP of Karnataka.
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Locals aided terrorists in Poonch ambush: DGP

Last week’s terror attack in Poonch that killed five soldiers had active local support, J&K police chief Dilbagh Singh said Friday, adding six such abettors had been arrested so far. The support..
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Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders review of illegal madrassas 'that teach bigotry'

"Illegal madrassas and institutions in Madhya Pradesh, where lessons in bigotry are being taught, will be reviewed. Bigotry and extremism will not be tolerated," the CM tweeted after a law-and-order..
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Atiq, Ashraf killings: DGP constitutes 3-member panel to help probe security breach

The extra vigil is being extended to other prisons where arrested aides of Atiq and jailed gangster Mukhtar Ansari are lodged. The state police administration has directed the jail superintendents to..
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Meet Rajkumar Vishwakarma, the man who designed Tata 407, now acting DGP of Uttar Pradesh

Vishwakarma, the second most senior officer in the Uttar Pradesh cadre after 1987 batch IPS officer Mukul Goyal in the order of seniority, has a tenure till May 31, 2023.
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