New Delhi: In a key administrative reshuffle in the Delhi Police, senior IPS officer Rajeev Ranjan (RR) Singh has been assigned additional responsibilities, while Devesh Chandra Srivastava has been elevated to the prestigious Director General of Police (DGP) rank.
According to an official notification, Rajeev Ranjan Singh (IPS: 2010: AGMUT), who is currently serving as Additional Commissioner of Police, Northern Range, will now also hold the charge of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi. This is in addition to his current duties, highlighting the trust placed in his administrative acumen and operational experience.
Singh’s new assignment comes at a time when the Delhi Police is intensifying efforts in maintaining law and order in the national capital, and his dual role is expected to bring greater synergy to police operations.
In another major development, Devesh Chandra Srivastava (IPS: 1995: AGMUT) has been promoted to the Director General of Police (DGP) grade, placing him at Level-16 in the Pay Matrix. This promotion marks a significant milestone in Srivastava’s career and reflects recognition of his long-standing service and leadership within the police force.
Srivastava has previously held several key positions and is regarded as a highly experienced officer in the AGMUT cadre. His elevation is seen as part of broader efforts to bolster senior leadership in India’s policing structure.
These appointments signal strategic personnel positioning aimed at enhancing the leadership and effectiveness of the Delhi Police force.
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