Haryana's New Police Chief Vows to Rebuild Public Trust

On October 14, 2025, O.P. Singh assumed charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) in the Indian state of Haryana. In his first day on the job, Singh reiterated his commitment to making every police station in the state function as a "service center" to ensure public trust and a sense of safety and security among the people.

Singh's appointment comes after the previous DGP, Shatrujeet Kapur, was sent on leave over allegations made by a senior police officer. To signal a fresh start, the new DGP wasted no time in conducting a surprise check at the Panchkula Sector 7 police station, where he interacted with junior staff and asked them to share their vision for the Haryana Police force.

In his message to the public, Singh emphasized that his top priorities would be ensuring safety, upholding dignity, and taking prompt and fair action against organized crime, drug trafficking, and crimes against women and children. He also pledged to maintain strict internal integrity by cracking down on corruption and protecting honest officers.

Looking ahead, Singh said the police would sharpen their campaign against organized criminals, strengthen the anti-narcotics drive, and expand cyber safety awareness in the coming days. With his people-centric approach and focus on accountability, the new DGP aims to rebuild the public's trust in the Haryana Police.