Ajay Singhal is new DGP of Haryana

The Haryana government has appointed Ajay Singhal, a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Haryana cadre, as the new Director General of Police (DGP).

The move comes following the retirement of officiating DGP Om Prakash Singh at the end of his tenure on December 31, 2025.

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Ajay Singhal, who takes over the state’s top police post, is expected to serve a minimum two-year tenure starting immediately. His appointment follows the standard procedure where the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) convened an empanelment committee to shortlist eligible senior IPS officers for the role.

The selection of Singhal concludes a period of transition for the Haryana Police. Earlier this year, Shatrujeet Singh Kapur, the then DGP, was relieved of his duties amid administrative turbulence linked to a high-profile internal investigation following the suicide by senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar and OP Singh was given additional charge.

Officials say Singhal’s leadership is widely welcomed within policing circles, with expectations that his experience and strategic vision will enhance ongoing efforts to strengthen law and order across the state.

State Home Department sources highlighted that the appointment aims to bring stability to the police leadership as Haryana prepares to face complex security challenges in 2026 and beyond. Singhal’s ascent denotes a renewed focus on effective policing and advancing public safety frameworks throughout the region.