Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS Officer Yogesh Bahadur Khurania was appointed as the next Director General of Police of Odisha on Friday.
Khurania, a 1990 batch IPS officer, has recently returned from Central Deputation. He served as the Special DG of BSF and was the Superintendent of Police in Nayagarh, Rourkela, Jajpur, Ganjam, and Mayurbhanj.
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Yogesh Bahadur Khurania’s promotion to Director General of Police is a testament to his exceptional leadership and dedication to public service. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to upholding the law and ensuring public safety.
His notable achievements, including the arrest of Dara Singh, showcase his unrelenting pursuit of justice. The brutal murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons was a heinous crime that shocked the nation. Khurania’s role in bringing the perpetrator to justice demonstrates his resolve to fight against such atrocities.
As Special Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Western Command, Chandigarh, Khurania has been instrumental in securing India’s borders and preventing cross-border crimes. His expertise and experience will be invaluable in his new role as Director General of Police.
Khurania’s repatriation to his parent cadre in Odisha is a significant development, as it brings his expertise and experience back to the state. His leadership will undoubtedly strengthen the police force in Odisha and contribute to the state’s overall development.
Throughout his career, Khurania has demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, and a commitment to public service. His promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his achievements, and he will undoubtedly continue to serve the nation with distinction in his new role.
