Bhubaneswar, Aug 16 (UNI) Odisha government on Friday appointed senior IPS officer Yogesh Bahadur Khurania of 1990 batch as the next Director General of Police (DGP) of the state.

A formal notification in this regard was issued by the state Home department.

Khurania, was serving as Special Director General, Border Security Force (BSF). The Centre had recently approved the premature repatriation of Khurania to his parent cadre Odisha with immediate effect.

He will succeed Arun Kumar Sarangi, who has been serving as in-charge DGP after the retirement of Sunil Kumar Bansal on December 31, 2023.

Khurania was serving as Additional DGP (Provisioning) in Odisha before proceeding on central deputation.

He had earlier held several important posts in the state, including the SP of Nayagarh, Jajpur, Rourkela, Mayurbhanj and Ganjam districts,Commissionerate of Police (Bhubaneswar-Cuttack),DIG of southern range and northern range and also the Director, BPSPA-cum-IG Training.

Khurania during his service career has received many commendations and rewards. Notable among them are the Governor's Medal and President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

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