Dehradun, June 2 -- Uttarakhand-cadre IPS officer Rachita Juyal on Monday said that she has resigned due to personal reasons after serving for 10 years and wishes to pursue her other aspirations.

However, she said that she would continue to contribute to the growth of Uttarakhand, her home state.

"I recently submitted my resignation after completing 10 years of service due to personal reasons. Everyone has certain plans in life, and I, too, have aspirations I wish to pursue. This decision was under discussion within my family for quite some time, and we have taken it based on our convenience. My love for Uttarakhand remains strong, and I will continue to contribute to the state in whatever way I can," Juyal told ANI.

Earlier in the day...