Uttar Pradesh Gets Full-Time DGP After 4 Years, Rajeev Krishna Appointed Top Cop
Published on: May 31, 2026, 7:13 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed 1991-batch IPS officer Rajeev Krishna as the state’s full-time Director General of Police, ending a four-year vacancy since 2022. He had been serving as acting DGP since June 2025 and will also hold additional charge of Vigilance. The appointment followed UPSC’s panel and CM Yogi Adityanath’s approval, restoring stability to the state police leadership.
