Director general of police

Head of the state police force in India

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In India, the Director General of Police is the highest ranking police officer in an Indian State or Union Territory. DGP typically heads the state or UT police force, who in case, are also called State Police Chief. DGP is appointed by the Cabinet from the Indian Police Service and they hold a three-star rank.

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2 militants neutralised in Shopian encounter, search operation on: J-K DGP Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Chakura area of Shopian district on October 14. Speaking to media, J-K Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh said,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 2 weeks ago

180 terrorists killed in 75 successful operations this year, informs JandK DGP Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh on October 12 said in 2020, 75 successful operations have been done in JandK in which 180 terrorists were killed. He said, "10.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:27Published 2 weeks ago

'Did nothing wrong, no regrets:' Gupteshwar Pandey on SSR death case The former Director General of Police (DGP), Gupteshwar Pandey on October 08 said that he did nothing wrong when he held the top police post in Sushant Singh Rajput death case."What-ever be the reason,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:47Published 3 weeks ago

'Not contesting Bihar polls, but will support NDA': Gupteshwar Pandey Former Director General of Police (DGP) and Janata Dal (United) leader, Gupteshwar Pandey stated that he is not contesting Bihar elections this year. However, Pandey added that he will be part of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:52Published 3 weeks ago

Former CBI director Ashwani Kumar found hanging at Shimla residence Former Governor of Manipur and Nagaland and ex- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar was found dead at his residence in Shimla on October 07. Himachal Pradesh DGP confirmed the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

‘Will you campaign for Gupteshwar Pandey?’: Anil Deshmukh’s jibe at Fadnavis Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh took a jibe at former state minister Devendra Fadnavis over Gupteshwar Pandey. Deshmukh asked if Devendra Fadnavis will campaign for former Bihar DGP Gupteshwar.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:29Published 3 weeks ago

BJP leader shot dead in Bengal, party demands CBI probe; Governor Vs Mamata BJP has called for a 12 hour shutdown in Barrackpore, West Bengal, over the killing of a party leader on Sunday evening. BJP leader Manish Shukla was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants in front of.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:57Published 3 weeks ago

Crimes against women rising in North India, it's unfortunate: Rajasthan DGP Director General of Police (DGP) of Rajasthan, Bhupendra Yadav on October 02 said that it's unfortunate that crimes against women are rising in North India. Adding on it, he said, "Police role is to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:56Published 3 weeks ago

Ex-Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey joins JD(U) Former Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey joined the JD(U) on September 27 at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna on September 27. Pandey recently took VRS from the services of DGP of Bihar... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:48Published on September 27, 2020

Bihar polls: ‘Met CM Nitish Kumar, did not discuss politics’, says ex-Bihar DGP Former Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar here on Saturday, lending credence to speculations that the IPS officer's sudden move of taking VRS was propelled by the intention to.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:53Published on September 26, 2020

‘Can parcel issues from Mumbai to Bihar’: Shiv Sena mocks BJP ahead of polls Sena leader leader Sanjay Raut said if Bihar doesn't have enough issues, Mumbai can parcel some. The Sena leader's jibe comes a day after the Election Commission announced the schedule of Bihar polls... Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:42Published on September 26, 2020

Not taken any decision on contesting Bihar polls: Gupteshwar Pandey Former DGP of Bihar Gupteshwar Pandey on September 26 met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and reiterated his decision on contesting election in Bihar. "I came here to meet CM Nitish Kumar and to thank him.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:07Published on September 26, 2020

News Package Dgp Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey took voluntary retirement from service on Tuesday evening. September 22 was the last working day for the 1987-batch IPS officer. Late on Tuesday evening, Bihar Governor.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:55Published on September 23, 2020

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Lens on J&K schools ‘motivating kids to become terrorists’: DGP Some schools-cum-religious education-centres in Shopian and Pulwama are under the watch of intelligence agencies and Jammu & Kashmir police for allegedly using the facade of formal education to.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Former Manipur DGP appointed special police observer for MP bypolls IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Andhra Pradesh molestation case: Chandrababu Naidu accuses police of bias towards YSRCP, cops tell him to check facts Now the entire issue took a political turn when TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu wrote a letter to Andhra Pradesh DGP Gautam Sawang stating the accused in both the cases allegedly belong to the ruling.. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago

Local BJP leader shot dead in West Bengal, governor summons Mamata Banerjee, DGP According to eyewitnesses, the assailants came on motorcycles and their faces were covered with masks and helmets. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Hathras gangrape: Decision to cremate victim's body taken by local administration, says UP DGP The decision to cremate the 19-year-old Hathras victim was taken by the local administration, said Uttar Pradesh DGP HC Awasthy on Saturday. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Terrorist slain in Pulwama encounter was longest-surviving Lashkar commander: DGP IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2020

Andhra temple crimes not linked: DGP He claimed that 12 of the 19 temple attack cases since the Antarvedi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple chariot blaze had been cracked. DNA - Published on September 28, 2020
Former Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey joins Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) Former Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey, who came into limelight for his vocal condemnation of Mumbai Police’s non-cooperation to the state police team in actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, joined the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 27, 2020
Ex-Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey joins JD(U) ahead of state assembly polls Ahead of state Assembly polls, former Director-General of Police (DGP) of Bihar Gupteshwar Pandey, who recently took voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), joined the Janata Dal (U) on Sunday evening. DNA - Published on September 27, 2020
'No decision yet on contesting polls': Gupteshwar Pandey says he did not join any political party Gupteshwar Pandey, who stepped down as Bihar Director General of Police (DGP), on Wednesday said that he has not said anything yet about contesting elections and has not met any politicians. DNA - Published on September 23, 2020

Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey takes voluntary retirement, likely to join NDA ahead of assembly polls Bihar's Director General of Police (DGP), Gupteshwar Pandey, on Tuesday took voluntary retirement (VRS) from service, thereby triggering speculations of him potentially contesting in the state assembly.. DNA - Published on September 23, 2020
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath orders probe into properties of suspended IPS officers The Chief Minister has asked the Director General of Police (DGP) to probe the role of the other policemen in these cases. DNA - Published on September 10, 2020
WATCH: Rhea Chakraborty has no 'aukaat' to comment on Bihar Chief Minister, says DGP Pandey While answering a question on actor Rhea Chakraborty, Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey went full throttle and said, "Bihar ke mukhyamantri pe comment karne ki aukaat Rhea Chakraborty ki nahi hai" DNA - Published on August 19, 2020	Hizb commander, soldier killed in Pulwama encounter: DGP IndiaTimes - Published on August 12, 2020
J&K chief secretary, DGP take stock of security arrangements in Srinagar on Eid IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2020	Jharkhand govt issues guidelines for implementation of interstate quarantine protocol Jharkhand government on Thursday issued measures for the implementation of interstate quarantine protocol, to all additional chief secretaries, DGP, principal secretary, IG and deputy IG. IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020
SC refuses to tinker with Vikas Dubey panel Two advocates-cum-PIL petitioners, Ghanshyam Upadhyay and Anoop Prakash Awasthi, read out portions of DGP KL Gupta’s interview to various media organisations purportedly siding with the police action.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2020	Rajasthan governor meets chief secretary and DGP, adds to drama, intrigue IndiaTimes - Published on July 26, 2020
Plea in SC against Jharkhand govt's decision to appoint acting DGP A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Jharkhand government's decision to appoint M V Rao as the acting director general of police (DGP) on the grounds that it violates the top.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 25, 2020	Pak repeatedly trying to send terrorists from launching pads, such attempts will be foiled: J&K DGP Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh on Tuesday said that Pakistan is repeatedly trying to send terrorists from their launching pads, but many such attempts have been foiled.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 30, 2020
Pakistan will try to infiltrate more terrorists into J&K in view of Ladakh standoff: DGP J&K police chief Dilbag Singh warned that Pakistan will try to infiltrate more terrorists and also give impetus to violence in the Kashmir Valley and elsewhere in view of the standoff between the.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 18, 2020	22 terrorists, including 6 top commanders, killed in last two weeks: J&K DGP Dilbag Singh At least 22 terrorists, including 6 top commanders, were killed in last two weeks in nine different operations, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on Monday. IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2020
Not allowing pet walks for natural calls amount to cruelty: AWBI letter to Maharashtra DGP IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2020	MHA objects to 'violation' of lockdown in West Bengal, writes to chief secretary, DGP The Union home ministry has objected to what it called was a "gradual dilution" of lockdown in West Bengal and said shops of non-essential goods were allowed to open in the state and the police also.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 11, 2020
Need of the hour is to be sensitive, allay public’s fears: MP DGP Vivek Johri IndiaTimes - Published on March 31, 2020	CAA protests: Madras High Court directs police to take those agitating without permission into custody The court was hearing a PIL which sought to restrain the DGP from permitting any kind of anti-CAA protest in Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published on March 5, 2020
DGP has tendered apology; everybody makes mistakes: Punjab CM With his government facing criticism over DGP Dinkar Gupta's purported remarks on the Kartarpur corridor, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday informed the state assembly that the top cop.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2020	Ceasefire violations by Pakistan increased manifold to push terrorists into J&K: DGP Ceasefire violations by Pakistan has increased manifold to push armed terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir and sabotage peace, DGP Dilbag Singh said on Sunday, asserting that the security grid is strong.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 23, 2020
SAD, AAP condemn Punjab DGP's statement over Kartarpur corridor The Shiromani Akali Dal said if the clarification was not issued, the party will stall proceedings of the budget session of the Vidhan Sabha on February 24. The Aam Aadmi Party too lashed out at the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2020	240-250 terrorists active in Kashmir; 25 killed so far in 2020: J&K DGP He also said there has been confirmation of only three terrorists infiltrating into the Valley through the International Border so far this year. "The number of listed militants has come down from what.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 22, 2020
K'taka rushes to SC, saves top cop from arrest on HC order In his petition on February 18, the DGP said he was held up as both Houses of Karnataka assembly were discussing the police firing in Mangaluru. IndiaTimes - Published on February 20, 2020	Madras High Court orders cops to crack down on 'objectionable content' against officials on social media The Court has provided the DGP until March 30th to file a report on the status of the formation of a special branch to deal with such cases. DNA - Published on January 30, 2020
Terrorist killed in encounter in Kashmir's Pulwama An Army jawan and a special police officer (SPO) were killed in a gunbattle in the area of Tuesday. The gunbattle had started after cordon and search operation were launched by security forces in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 22, 2020	DGP Dilbag Singh compliments Srinagar police for busting JeM terror module On January 16, Jammu and Kashmir Police had busted the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module and arrested a total of five terrorists. With this, the Police claimed to have averted a major terror attack.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2020
Davinder Singh's DGP's commendation medal, certificate forfeited The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday forfeited the DGP's commendation medal and certificate given to suspended DSP Davinder Singh, who has been arrested for helping terrorists travel out of.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2020	Envoys in Jammu meet civil society members, get briefed by CS, DGP In the first such trip by foreign diplomats post August 5, envoys of 15 countries including the US on Friday interacted with civil society members and were briefed by a high level team led by chief.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 10, 2020
160 terrorists killed and 102 arrested in J&K in 2019, 250 still active: DGP IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2019	PFI fanned protests in UP; anti-nationals will not be tolerated: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya The comments came in the backdrop of a letter written by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh to the ministry of home affairs seeking a ban on PFI for its involvement in the violent.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2019
Pak army making all efforts to push terrorists into J&K: DGP IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2019	879 arrested, 5000 bound down, 135 cases registered, 15 dead : UP DGP "Adequate police arrangements have been made in all districts in the wake of protests. Police, Paramilitary, Rapid Action Force (RAF), PAC, Quick Reaction Team (QRTs) are patrolling the areas," said OP.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2019
Will not allow TMC leaders to visit State: UP DGP Amid ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in various parts of that state that took 15 lives, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh said that police will not allow.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 22, 2019	Section 144 imposed in UP, no permission given for any protest on Thursday: DGP UP police chief OP Singh said Section 144 is in force and no permission for any gathering has been given. DNA - Published on December 18, 2019
West Bengal chief secretary, DGP stay away from meeting; governor irked West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed shock that the chief secretary and director general of police did not turn up to brief him on the current situation of the state that is.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2019	85 arrested, situation under control in Assam: DGP Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta on Saturday said 85 people have been arrested so far in connection with violent incidents during protests against the amended Citizenship.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2019
PM Modi stresses on role of effective policing in ensuring that women feel safe, secure Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed on the role of effective policing in ensuring that women feel safe and secure. Addressing a DGP/IGP conference in Pune, the Prime Minister also said.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2019	Hang accused in Unnao rape case within a month: DCW chief Swati Maliwal appeals to Centre, UP govt DCW chief Swati Maliwal also questioned the lack of security arrangements provided to the rape victim and had written a letter to the Uttar Pradesh DGP on the same. DNA - Published on December 7, 2019
CJI Gogoi meets UP chief secretary, DGP; takes stock of security ahead of Ayodhya verdict Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi Friday held a meeting with Uttar Pradesh chief secretary and director general of police and took stock of security arrangements ahead of the verdict to be pronounced.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 8, 2019	Militants trying to damage infrastructure in Kashmir: DGP Militants are trying to damage infrastructure facilities like water and electricity supplies in the Kashmir Valley, J&K Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said. He was replying to questions on.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2019
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Director general of police

Head of the state police force in India

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