Gyanender Singh Malik has officially been appointed as the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) for Gujarat State, as announced by the Gujarat Home Department. This appointment is effective immediately, following a notification issued on June 6. Malik, who is a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Gujarat cadre, previously held the position of Commissioner of Police in Ahmedabad City. His new role places him in the Apex Scale Level 17 of the Pay Matrix, with a fixed salary of ₹2,25,000. This leadership change is significant for the state's law enforcement, as Malik steps into a crucial role overseeing police operations and public safety in Gujarat. His experience in the police force, particularly in a major city like Ahmedabad, is expected to be instrumental in addressing the challenges faced by the state's police department.