With Delhi’s Special Cell Chief Rajendra Pal Upadhyay (IPS:1991:AGMUT) set to retire on November 30, speculation is mounting over who will take on the crucial role next. Four names are currently being discussed within power corridors: Vivek Gogia (IPS:1991:AGMUT), Neeraj Thakur (IPS:1994:AGMUT), Sagarpreet Hooda (IPS:1997:AGMUT), and Chhaya Sharma (IPS:1999:AGMUT), with Manish Aggrawal (IPS:1996:AGMUT) also in consideration.
However, the central leadership is known for making unexpected choices, and could potentially appoint someone not widely speculated but fitting the profile needed for the position. Given the heightened law and order challenges and terror threats facing the national capital, selecting the next Special Cell Chief will be a crucial decision made with care to address the city’s current security needs.
