(Representational Image)The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold a meeting on August 12 (Thursday) to shortlist three IPS officers from a panel sent by the Haryana government for selection as the state’s next Director General of Police. The meeting will be held at 5.15 pm at the UPSC Bhawan in New Delhi. The names of the three selected officers will be sent back to the state government, which will then finalise a candidate. Haryana has seven IPS officers who have completed 30 years of service and are eligible for the top post. Union home ministry, on March 2 had extended DGP Yadava’s tenure till February 20, 2022 or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

Source: Indian Express August 10, 2021 03:11 UTC