West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta Receives Six-Month Extension
Centre grants six-month extension to West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta
Hindustan Times
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Siddh Nath Gupta, the Director General of Police (DGP) in West Bengal, India, has been granted a six-month extension beyond his retirement date of April 30, 2026. This decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, emphasizing the extension's public interest significance.
- 01Siddh Nath Gupta's extension is for six months beyond April 30, 2026.
- 02Gupta was appointed DGP ahead of the assembly elections on March 16, 2021.
- 03The extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- 04Gupta is a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.
- 05The Election Commission of India replaced several senior police officers in West Bengal during the election period.
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in India has approved a six-month extension for Siddh Nath Gupta, the Director General of Police (DGP) for West Bengal, beyond his retirement date of April 30, 2026. Gupta, a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was appointed as the state's police chief on March 16, 2021, by the Election Commission of India to oversee the assembly elections, replacing Peeyush Pandey. The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed Gupta's extension on April 20, which the ACC approved, citing public interest. The ACC, chaired by the Prime Minister and including the Union Home Minister, has previously granted similar extensions to other senior officers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining experienced leadership during critical periods.
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Gupta's extension ensures continuity in police leadership during a crucial time for law enforcement in West Bengal, especially with ongoing administrative changes.
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