IPS Shamsher Singh Returns to Gujarat: DGP Race Heats Up

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News18•02-01-2026, 16:28
IPS Shamsher Singh Returns to Gujarat: DGP Race Heats Up
- •IPS Shamsher Singh, Gujarat's senior-most officer, prematurely recalled from central deputation as BSF ADG.
- •His return fuels speculation for the Gujarat DGP post, currently held by an in-charge officer.
- •Highly educated with a PhD from IIT Delhi and management courses from IIMs and Cambridge University.
- •Held key positions in Gujarat, including ACB Director, DGP (Law & Order), and Vadodara CP.
- •With retirement in March 2026, he is a strong contender for in-charge DGP or a major state responsibility.
Why It Matters: Senior IPS Shamsher Singh's early return to Gujarat sparks speculation for the state's top police post.
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