UP Govt. sends proposal to Centre for extension of DGP Sulkhan Singh's tenure

Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday sent a proposal to the Central Government for an extension of DGP Sulkhan Singh's tenure by three months.

Earlier, speculation was rife that Sulkhan Singh's tenure will not be extended.

Sulkhan Singh, a 1980-batch IPS officer, is set to retire by month-end.

A high-level panel takes the decision on appointment of the new DGP on the chief minister's recommendation.