GS Malik appointed new Director General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat
The Gujarat government appointed Gyanender Singh Malik, a 1993-batch IPS officer then serving as Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, as the new Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat, effective immediately. He succeeds KLN Rao, who had held additional charge since January 1, 2026. The appointment fills the state's top police post that had been vacant under an acting chief for nearly five months.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1GS Malik appointed Director General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat.
- 2He is a 1993-batch IPS officer, previously Ahmedabad Police Commissioner.
- 3He succeeds KLN Rao, who held additional charge since January 1, 2026.
- 4Fills the top police post vacant under an acting chief for ~5 months.
- 5Appointment effective immediately via Home Department notification.
Deep Dive
- +The DGP is the senior-most police officer of a state.
- +KLN Rao continues as Director General of CID Crime and Jails.
Exam Focus
Who was appointed the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat in June 2026?
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State-level top appointments are exam-relevant appointments/awareness items, especially for state PCS.
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The Director General of Police (DGP) heads a state's police force. Appointments are made by the state government.
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