UP gets full-time DGP after four years, Rajeev Krishna takes charge
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Why in news
Rajeev Krishna, a 1991-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the full-time Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh following a UPSC panel recommendation.
Background
Rajeev Krishna takes over as the first full-time DGP of Uttar Pradesh since Mukul Goel's removal in 2022. The appointment followed a period of five acting DGPs and was approved by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home).
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajeev Krishna: Appointed as the full-time Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh.
- FactRajeev Krishna is a 1991-batch IPS officer.
- BodyUPSC: The panel recommendation for the DGP appointment was provided by the Union Public Service Commission.
- FactFive acting DGPs served in Uttar Pradesh between 2022 and 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of permanent leadership in state police forces for ensuring administrative continuity and effective internal security management.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative continuity: Risks of prolonged 'acting' status on long-term policing strategies
- Institutional oversight: Role of UPSC recommendations in ensuring merit-based police leadership
- Operational stability: Impact of leadership turnover on specialized units like Anti-Terrorist Squads
Keywords: Administrative continuity · Internal security · Police leadership · Meritocracy · Institutional stability
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