Hitesh Chandra Awasthi appointed as Interim DGP of UP

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday appointed Hitesh Chandra Awasthi (IPS:1985:UP) as the interim Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. He replaces O P Singh, who retired from the top post in Uttar Pradesh on Friday morning.

Awasthi is presently posted as Director General Vigilance. He will retire in June 2021.

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