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Politics
Odisha DGP Selection: Interim Arrangement
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 12:48 AM
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The Odisha government is preparing an interim arrangement for the DGP selection amid a pending Supreme Court case. The state is taking necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition.
The Odisha government is currently dealing with the selection of a new Director General of Police (DGP). The process has been affected by a case pending in the Supreme Court. As a result, the state government is working on an interim arrangement to ensure that the police department functions smoothly. This temporary measure is expected to be in place until the Supreme Court reaches a decision on the matter. The government's priority is to maintain stability and continuity in the state's law enforcement agency.