Overview
- Ajay Singhal, a 1992‑batch IPS officer, formally assumed charge in Panchkula on January 1 after O. P. Singh’s retirement and received a guard of honour.
- Singhal announced a forthcoming ‘Madadgar Police’ night assistance initiative and set priorities that include tackling cybercrime, narcotics, extortion and the land mafia, with a reorganisation of the Special Task Force.
- Haryana selected Singhal from a UPSC panel that also included Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Alok Mittal, with an order confirming a minimum two‑year tenure.
- Maharashtra named former NIA chief Sadanand Vasant Date as DGP on December 31 for a fixed two‑year term, with his taking charge expected in early January.
- Date is a 1990‑batch officer and 26/11 gallantry medal awardee who was recently repatriated from the Centre after serving as NIA director general.