Ahmedabad CP Gyanendra Singh Malik Appointed Gujarat’s New DGP

Dr K.L.N. Rao had been serving as the In-Charge DGP. The government has now made a regular appointment to the state’s top police post, selecting a senior IPS officer in a move that has surprised many administrative observers.

Currently serving as the Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad, Malik has been appointed as Director General and Inspector General of Police, Gujarat State, with immediate effect.

A senior IPS officer of the 1993 batch of the Gujarat cadre, Malik has held key assignments across various districts and important police units in the state. Over the past few years, he has been leading the Ahmedabad City Police as Commissioner.

With Malik’s elevation to the top police post, discussions have already begun in administrative circles over who will be appointed as the next Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad. The leadership change is being viewed as significant from the perspective of law and order, cybersecurity, and technology-driven policing.

The Gujarat government’s decision is expected to usher in a new phase of leadership for the state police force. Malik’s role will be crucial in strengthening internal security, tackling organised crime, enhancing cybercrime control mechanisms, and advancing modern policing initiatives across Gujarat.

Highlights

• Gyanendra Singh Malik appointed as Gujarat’s new DGP
• Was serving as Ahmedabad Police Commissioner before the appointment
• Senior IPS officer of the 1993 batch
• Appointment takes effect immediately
• Attention now shifts to the selection of Ahmedabad’s next Police Commissioner

Notably, the state government had earlier appointed Dr K.L.N. Rao as the In-Charge DGP, and it was widely believed that he would eventually be given regular charge of the post. However, in a surprising move, the government has chosen Malik for the position, replacing Rao in the process.

Will Retire in October 2028 G.S. Malik is due to retire in October 2028. This means he will be able to serve in the post for approximately 28 months. His appointment has been made in the Apex Scale, Level-17 of the Pay Matrix, carrying a fixed salary of ₹2.25 lakh per month. The appointment has come into effect under the orders of the Governor.