Guwahati, Jan. 27 -- In a key administrative reshuffle, Assam's Director General of Police (DGP), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, has been relieved of his duties to take up a new role as Director General (DG level) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Singh's appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on January 18, 2025, follows a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Singh will serve in the CRPF at Level-16 of the Pay Matrix on deputation until his superannuation on November 30, 2027, or further orders. His new role marks a significant move in his distinguished career.

In the interim, Harmeet Singh, the Director General of Civil Defence and Commandant General of Home Guards, Assam, has been tasked with t...