The Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 6 (Monday) appointed Harish Kumar Gupta as the new Director General of Police (DGP-Head of Police Force) for Andhra Pradesh, a day after it issued instructions for the transfer of incumbent K.V. Rajendranath Reddy.
Mr. Gupta assumed charge at the AP Police Headquarters at Mangalagiri, near here.
A 1992 batch IPS officer, Mr. Gupta served in various capacities before assuming the current role. He received the guard of honour at the Police Headquarters.
Senior police officers of different wings met the new DGP at his office, with whom he reviewed the situation in the State.