Chandigarh, Dec. 27 -- Haryana is set to get a new Director General of Police (DGP) in the New Year following the retirement of three senior police officials.

DGP Om Prakash Singh, DG Akeel Mohammed, and DG (Prisons) Alok Rai are scheduled to retire on December 31, paving the way for a new appointment at the top of the state police hierarchy, according to the release.

Additionally, a significant reshuffle in the Haryana Police is expected in the coming days.

The Haryana government has forwarded a panel of five IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of the new DGP.

IPS officers Alok Mittal and Ajay Singhal are reportedly among the frontrunners for the coveted post.

On October 14, IPS officer Om Pr...