# Two IPS officers promoted to DG rank in Odisha DGP race 2026-08-10T14:52:06+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Odisha DGP race has intensified with two senior IPS officers, Sanjeeb Panda and Yeshwant Jethwa, promoted to the Director General (DG) rank, OdishaTV reports. The promotions place both officers among the frontrunners for the top police post, which currently has an acting chief. The move is seen as a significant step in the succession process, though the final appointment will rest with the state government. Panda and Jethwa, both seasoned officers, will now be eligible for the DGP position, the report added. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: IPS promotion, Odisha DGP, police, Sanjeeb Panda, Yeshwant Jethwa Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/two-ips-officers-promoted-to-dg-rank-in-odisha-dgp-race/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/two-ips-officers-promoted-to-dg-rank-in-odisha-dgp-race/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.