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A 360 view: Who will be the next Delhi CP?

By IndianMandarins- 23 Dec 2019
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Delhi is likely to have a Police Commissioner from other state after Amulya Kumar Patnaik (IPS:1985:UT) retires on January 31, 2020. Power corridor in Delhi is abuzz for the last couple of months about the new appointment. The first and the foremost thing that crops up to the mind of everybody is the limited choice of IPS officers as per the seniority list of UT cadre for Delhi assignment.

Further, govt’s move to do away with UT cadre officers may disenchant police personnel across hierarchy and further any unprecedented situation arising out of law & order may give fodder to the ruling AAP government which might use discontent against it to attract people.

In view of the soaring crime rate in Delhi, police-advocates spat and law and order scenario post CAA are something the Centre's ruling BJP is not ready to take any risks in view of the upcoming Assembly elections as it could reflect badly on the BJP.

Though Sachchida Nand Srivastava (IPS: 1985: UT) tops the list who is currently the Special DG of CRPF and has wide experience of policing having served in Delhi as Deputy Commissioner, Jt CP and Special CP. 

The second name in the race is Ajay Kashyap (IPS:1985:UT). But, his overnight transfer as DG, Tihar Jail is being considered out of contention. Another name is Taj Hasan (IPS:1987:UT), Special CP (Traffic), with his retirement far away also holds a chance. However, S Nityanand (IPS:1986:UT), Special CP (Provisions and Logistics) is retiring August next year which does not go in his favour. Overall, Srivastava's name tops the list but there are certain issues may mar his prospect.

Amid limited choice and uphill task ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections may prompt Union MHA to think of bringing senior officer from outside the cadre but that might prove to be counter-productive as well.

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