Singh had returned to Assam as the additional DGP (law and order) in December 2019 during the peak of anti-CAA protests in the state. He was serving as the NIA’s IGP in New Delhi before being rushed back to the state. He was also a part of the Special Protection Group (SPG) earlier.

Taking to Twitter, G P Singh wrote: “With the blessings of Maa Kamakhya, I look forward to the opportunity of serving the people of Assam. Gratitude to the honourable chief minister of Assam for reposing trust in me to lead the glorious Assam Police.”