The Uttar Pradesh government has officially appointed Rajeev Krishna as the full-time Director General of Police (DGP), marking the end of a prolonged period of interim leadership that lasted nearly four years. Krishna, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service officer, had been serving as the acting DGP since May 31, 2025, following the retirement of Prashant Kumar. At 22, he became the youngest officer to reach this position in recent decades. His appointment follows a significant transition period after the removal of Mukul Goel in May 2022 due to allegations of inaction. Krishna's rise to the top position is attributed to his successful management of a large police recruitment exercise, which involved over 48 lakh applicants and resulted in the hiring of 60,244 constables. This recruitment drive was crucial after a previous examination faced a major question paper leak. Krishna's tenure, which extends until June 2029, is expected to focus on modernizing policing, enhancing recruitment processes, and improving public safety mechanisms across Uttar Pradesh.