GP Singh (IPS): A Trailblazing Journey from Assam-Meghalaya to Central Powerhouse

GP Singh (IPS) , a 1991-batch officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been empanelled for holding posts at the level of DG/DG Eq. at the Government of India

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the empanelment of 14 IPS officers for central posts on August 7

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GP Singh assumed the role of Director General of Police (DGP) for Assam Police on January 31

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Born on November 8, 1967, GP Singh is 55 years old

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He joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in the 1991 batch and has held significant positions, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) at the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

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GP Singh has a background of over 18 years of work in Assam and 6 years with the NIA, focusing on militancy-related cases in various regions, including Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeastern states

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He succeeded Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta as the DGP of Assam after Mahanta's retirement

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GP Singh's career highlights include participating in operations against the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) and serving as the Inspector General (IG) of North Assam

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He also served in the Special Protection Group (SPG), responsible for the security of Prime Ministers and their families

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