Gujarat DGP Vikas Sahay (IPS:1989:GJ) is set to retire on June 30, and attention is now focused on the state government’s next move—whether to extend his tenure or appoint a new police chief.
According to buzz in police and administrative circles, a three-month extension for Sahay is under consideration. However, if the government decides to appoint a successor, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Gyanender Singh Malik (IPS:1993:GJ) is emerging as the strongest contender.
Among the senior-most IPS officers, Shamsher Singh (IPS:1991:GJ) is on central deputation as ADG in BSF, and Manoj Agrawal (IPS:1991:GJ), currently posted as Director, Civil Defence & Commandant General, Home Guards, is due to retire in September, making both less likely choices.
Malik, a seasoned 1993-batch officer, has held important assignments including senior roles in the Border Security Force (BSF). His leadership in securing large-scale events in Ahmedabad, such as the rathyatra, has been widely appreciated.
An official announcement on the next DGP is expected shortly.
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