Chandigarh: Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal, a 1992-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, has announced a phased plan to fill vacancies in the state police force by 2030. The plan includes the recruitment of 4,000 personnel by November 2026 and another 6,000 by March 2027.
Singhal also said that around ₹4,000 crore will be spent on police infrastructure development and modernisation by 2030.
Haryana Police Vacancies to Be Filled in Phases
Speaking in Gurugram, DGP Ajay Singhal said around 26% of posts in the Haryana Police are currently vacant.
He said the recruitment process would continue in phases to address the vacancies.
- 4,000 personnel to be recruited by November 2026.
- 6,000 more personnel to be appointed by March 2027.
- Additional vacancies arising due to retirements will be filled by 2030.
- Around 10,000–12,000 vacancies are expected to remain against retiring personnel.
Singhal said 5,500 personnel were recruited last year and a similar number of recruitments is planned this year.
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₹4,000 Crore Police Modernisation Plan
The Haryana DGP said the state government plans to spend around ₹4,000 crore on police infrastructure development and modernisation by 2030.
For the current financial year, ₹640 crore has been allocated for police modernisation. Singhal said a similar allocation is expected next year following directions from Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Around ₹50 crore is being spent annually on the welfare of police personnel across Haryana, he added.
New Police Stations and Housing Projects
Singhal made the remarks while inaugurating a new building for the Sector-17/18 police station in Gurugram’s Sector 17 on MG Road.
The building was constructed by the Haryana Police Housing Corporation at a cost of ₹4.5 crore.
According to the DGP, several police infrastructure projects have already been completed:
- 8 police stations constructed.
- 3 police posts constructed.
- 9 police buildings constructed.
- 313 houses constructed for police personnel.
- 2 police stations currently under construction.
- 5 police buildings under construction.
- 565 quarters under construction.
Under the upcoming budget, the department plans to construct:
- 11 additional police stations
- 5 police posts
- 1 police line
- 20 police buildings
- 695 new houses for police personnel
Haryana Police to Take Firm Action Against Gangsters
DGP Ajay Singhal said Haryana Police would take firm action against gangsters who allegedly terrorise merchants and businessmen in the state.
He said gangsters targeting traders and businesspersons would be dealt with firmly and that the police would respond if weapons were used.
Haryana Police has also strengthened its specialised security and anti-terror capabilities. Anti-Terrorism Squad stations have been established in Gurugram and Panchkula, while seven Special Operation Groups (SOGs) have been formed to deal with terror-related cases.
Cybercrime Action Intensified in Haryana
The DGP also highlighted the state’s efforts to combat cybercrime. He said Haryana Police had intensified action against cyber fraud and was among the leading states in terms of recovering or blocking money allegedly defrauded from victims in the state.
The police are focusing on preventing financial losses and taking action against cybercrime networks.
Crime Against Women Reportedly Down 20%
Singhal said crime against women had declined by 20% this year compared with the previous year.
He also said extortion calls targeting businessmen and traders had been brought under control. According to him, the police have prepared the Abhyedya application, which is being provided to such victims as part of efforts to protect them from threats and extortion.
Haryana Police Tracking Gangsters Abroad
The Haryana DGP said at least 15 gangsters operating their gangs from abroad are currently on the radar of the state police.
He further said Haryana Police had helped get 25 such elements deported from different countries over the past two years.
Singhal said efforts would continue to bring back those still operating from abroad so that they can face legal proceedings in India.
