Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Manoj Yadava (IPS:1988:HY), who was due to return to central deputation, on Tuesday got a one-year extension to continue in the state, said a notification by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The state had sought a one-year extension of his tenure.
On deputation from the IB to his parent cadre, Yadava was appointed for a two-year term beginning February 2019.
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday clarified that Yadava would continue to be the police chief.
Vij had asked the Home Secretary to send a panel of Indian Police Service officers who had completed 30 years of service to the UPSC for the selection of a new DGP. (IANS)
