The selection process of Bihar DGP has gained momentum following the appointment of incumbent Rajwinder Singh Bhatti (IPS:1990:BH) as Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Wednesday. Three names are circulating in the power corridors of Patna. They are, Alok Raj (IPS:1989:BH), Shobha Ahotkar (IAS:1990:BH) and Vinay Kumar (IPS:1991:BH). Reportedly, Vinay Kumar is ahead in the race.
Vinay Kumar is serving as the DG of Bihar Police Building Construction Corporation while Alok Raj is posted as the DG, Vigilance Investigation Bureau. Shobha Ahotkar is the DG, Home Guards and Fire Services.