Controversy Brews Over Proposed Tenure Extension for Two Armed Police Force DIGs

Summary

Controversy arises as efforts are made to extend the tenure of two Armed Police Force DIGs who did not complete basic training, raising concerns about future leadership in the force.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs is considering extending the tenure of two Armed Police Force DIGs, Laxman Bahadur Singh and Pradip Pal.
  • Both DIGs entered through the technical stream and did not complete the required basic training for the general group.
  • There is dissatisfaction within the APF regarding tenure extension efforts, citing impact on future leadership development.
  • Previous tenure extension denials, like that of Praveen Shrestha, were upheld by the Supreme Court, adding context to the current controversy.
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