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Pankaj Bhatt Appointed as New Uttarakhand Director General of Police
✍️ AajTak
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 10:01 AM
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Senior IPS officer Pankaj Bhatt has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Uttarakhand. Bhatt, a 1997 batch IPS officer, previously served as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order.
Pankaj Bhatt, a distinguished officer from the 1997 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS), has been elevated to the position of Director General of Police (DGP) for the state of Uttarakhand. This significant appointment comes as Bhatt previously held the crucial role of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) overseeing Law and Order in the state.
His tenure as ADGP Law and Order provided him with extensive experience in managing critical security situations and maintaining public order. The elevation to DGP signifies a recognition of his service and leadership capabilities within the Uttarakhand police force.
Bhatt's appointment is expected to bring continuity and further strengthen the state's law enforcement apparatus. His experience in key operational roles is anticipated to be instrumental in addressing the state's security challenges.
His tenure as ADGP Law and Order provided him with extensive experience in managing critical security situations and maintaining public order. The elevation to DGP signifies a recognition of his service and leadership capabilities within the Uttarakhand police force.
Bhatt's appointment is expected to bring continuity and further strengthen the state's law enforcement apparatus. His experience in key operational roles is anticipated to be instrumental in addressing the state's security challenges.