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Ashok Tewari Takes Charge as Himachal Pradesh DGP, Vows to Make State Drug-Free

He plans to align police operations with Chief Minister Sukhu’s governance reforms

IPS Ashok Tewari assumed additional charge as Himachal Pradesh’s Director General of Police on Monday. (File)
New Himachal Pradesh DGP Ashok Tewari Takes Charge, Vows To Make A Drug-Free State | Image: X

Overview

  • On June 2, Senior IPS officer Ashok Tewari assumed additional charge as the state’s Director General of Police.
  • Tewari vowed to intensify the drive against drug trafficking and abuse to make Himachal Pradesh drug-free.
  • He emphasized a disciplined, service-oriented force with humane and courteous interaction to build public trust.
  • The state cabinet approved recruitment of 700 Home Guard volunteers and regularization of 203 Panchayat Secretary positions.
  • The cabinet amended the postgraduate/specialist services policy to remove mandatory field postings before senior residency and shifted the RERA office from Shimla to Dharamsala.