The office of the Chief Electoral Officer has asked the State Government to appoint permanent Director General of Police (DGP) before lok Sabha election. This letter has given push to the possibilities for the appointment of Director General Jail Girdhari Nayak as DGP of Chhattisgarh Police.
Noteworthy here is that presently Additional Director General of police AN Upadhyay has been made in-charge DGP following the retirement of former DGP Ramniwas.
“We have written a letter to the state government asking appointment of permanent DGP in Chhattisgarh before lok Sabha elections,” Chief Electoral Officer Sunil Kujur informed The Pioneer over phone on Wednesday. He further said in place of officers on extension or in-charge, permanent DGP is required for conducing the elections.
Notably Girdhari Nayak the 1983 batch IPS officer is among the top contenders for the post of DGP. The State Government was however looking for the option of DGP from neighbouring State.