Haryana DGP vows to make state safer in 2026, get tougher on crime

Haryana DGP Om Prakash Singh vows to make the state safer in 2026 by getting tougher on criminals, using learnings from 2025. Singh is set to retire, paving the way for a new DGP appointment and a major police reshuffle in the state.

Ahead of the New Year, Haryana DGP Om Prakash Singh said that in 2025, the Haryana Police faced many challenges, and the learnings would be carried forward to make Haryana safer in 2026. He extended New Year greetings to the people of the state.

Haryana Police to Get Tougher on Crime in 2026

Speaking to ANI, Haryana DGP OP Singh said, "In 2025, the Haryana Police faced many challenges. We successfully tackled them, and we have reflected on the lessons learned. We have brainstormed on how to make Haryana even safer in 2026 using those learnings and how to make things even more difficult for criminals... Things are going to get even tougher for criminals in Haryana. Several steps are being taken regarding crime. Severe action will be taken against those who commit fraud. We will ensure that major drug suppliers are put behind bars... In the last two and a half months, we have sent thousands of criminals to jail."

Continuity in Leadership and Technological Advancements

He said that the leadership of the police is continuous, and the next DGP after his retirement would pursue the objectives with the same dedication. "Our strike rate is very good, and we have foiled several murder plans. If any crime occurs, we don't take more than 2 to 3 days. We are using technology, and officials are always alert. Ahead of the New Year greeting to every citizen of the state," he added.

New DGP for Haryana in the New Year

Haryana is set to get a new Director General of Police (DGP) in the New Year following the retirement of three senior police officials. DGP Om Prakash Singh, DG Akeel Mohammed, and DG (Prisons) Alok Rai are scheduled to retire on December 31, paving the way for a new appointment at the top of the state police hierarchy, according to the release.

Additionally, a significant reshuffle in the Haryana Police is expected in the coming days. The Haryana government has forwarded a panel of five IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of the new DGP. IPS officers Alok Mittal and Ajay Singhal are reportedly among the frontrunners for the coveted post.

Profile of Outgoing DGP OP Singh

On October 14, IPS officer Om Prakash Singh assumed charge as the Haryana Director General of Police upon reaching the police headquarters in Panchkula. Singh served as the Managing Director of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation (HPHC). Under his leadership, the corporation has made significant progress in recent years in constructing police residential and administrative buildings across the state. He has implemented several innovative initiatives to enhance the welfare of the police force, improve operational efficiency, and modernise infrastructure. (ANI)

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