Key Highlights:
▪️ Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent its approval for a two-member DGP panel to the Chhattisgarh Government.
▪️ The names finalised are Arun Deo Gautam (currently serving DGP) and Himanshu Gupta, both senior IPS officers.
▪️ State Government had initially proposed a four-member panel including GP Singh and Pawan Deo, but the Centre excluded both from the final list.
▪️ The final selection for the top police post now rests with the State Government, which can pick between Gautam and Gupta.
▪️ Official sources indicate that Arun Deo Gautam remains a strong contender for continuity, but the final call will be made after state-level deliberations.
▪️ The development marks a crucial step in leadership transition and is expected to impact the policing strategy and administrative momentum in Chhattisgarh.
Disclaimer: News inputs based on reliable internal sources. Official notification pending.
