Uttarakhand's DGP calls for independent police chief appointments to boost integrity.

Uttarakhand's DGP, Abhinav Kumar, has asked for a more transparent and independent process for appointing police chiefs in the state, referencing Section-20 of the State Police Act-2007. He urged the state to adopt new rules similar to those recently implemented in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to enhance state discretion and maintain police integrity. The current system involves the Union Public Service Commission and the Home Ministry.

November 14, 2024
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