Leadership Transition in Gujarat Police: KLN Rao Takes Charge

The Gujarat Director General of Police, Vikas Sahay, retired after serving for a six-month extension period. Senior IPS officer KLN Rao from the 1992 batch has been appointed the in-charge DGP, taking over Sahay's duties. Rao is currently leading the Gujarat CID (Crime and Railways).


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ahmedabad | Updated: 31-12-2025 21:14 IST | Created: 31-12-2025 21:14 IST
Leadership Transition in Gujarat Police: KLN Rao Takes Charge
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Vikas Sahay, the Gujarat Director General of Police, concluded his distinguished career on Wednesday as he stepped down following an extended tenure. His departure marks the end of a notable chapter in the police service.

KLN Rao, a senior IPS officer hailing from the 1992 batch, has been appointed the new in-charge DGP. Before this pivotal role, Rao held the position of head of the Gujarat CID (Crime and Railways).

This leadership transition has been confirmed by a notification from the state Home Department, which entrusted Rao with temporary command until further notice.

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