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Two IPS officers promoted to DG rank in Odisha DGP race
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Some coverage frames this as a two-horse race, but the state government has not named a successor. The real test is whether the promotion is followed by a merit-based appointment or an acting arrangement that drags on. Watch for who gets the full charge and when, not just who gets promoted first.
Source: odishatv.in
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