UP Senior IPS Officer Sujit Pandey Promoted to DGP Rank
UP Senior IPS Officer Sujit Pandey Promoted to DGP Rank
In a significant administrative development, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sujit Pandey has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttar Pradesh. The state government issued the promotion order, elevating Pandey to one of the top positions in the police hierarchy.
A Distinguished Career in Policing
Sujit Pandey, known for his disciplined working style and strong leadership skills, has handled several key responsibilities throughout his career. A highly regarded officer, Pandey has built a reputation for effective policing, strategic intelligence handling, and strong field command.
He earlier served as the first Police Commissioner of Lucknow, a position that marked a major step in Uttar Pradesh’s transition from the traditional policing model to the modern commissionerate system. During his tenure, he implemented several reforms focused on crime control, women’s safety, and rapid urban policing.
Currently Serving as ADG Lucknow Zone
Prior to his promotion, Sujit Pandey was serving as the Additional Director General (ADG) of Lucknow Zone, overseeing law and order, crime prevention, and operational policing across multiple districts of central Uttar Pradesh.
His administrative experience and field performance were widely seen as key factors behind his elevation to the DGP rank.
Second Former Lucknow Commissioner to Be Promoted
Notably, Pandey becomes the second former Lucknow Police Commissioner to be promoted to the DGP rank in recent months. Earlier, DK Thakur, another distinguished officer who served as Lucknow’s Police Commissioner, had also been elevated to the DGP level.
Strengthening the Senior Leadership of UP Police
The promotion of Sujit Pandey adds further strength to the senior leadership team of the Uttar Pradesh Police Department. His appointment is expected to contribute to ongoing law-enforcement modernization efforts, improved crime management, and better coordination within the state’s security framework.