Jharkhand Police Chief Anurag Gupta has reportedly resigned from his position as Director General of Police (DGP), sources close to him confirmed, although there has been no official announcement yet. His appointment after retirement had been mired in controversy from the beginning due to legal challenges and disagreements with the central government.
Legal and Political Controversy
Anurag Gupta, a 1990-batch IPS officer, faced legal challenges over his post-retirement appointment. BJP leader and Jharkhand opposition leader Babulal Marandi had filed a petition in the Supreme Court questioning his appointment. However, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition, stating that contempt petitions filed for political purposes cannot be entertained.
The central government had repeatedly communicated its objection to the Jharkhand government, labeling his appointment against the rules. Gupta was also reportedly excluded from UPSC meetings concerning promotions of IPS officers, highlighting the central government’s disapproval.
Confusion Over Role and Promotions
Further controversy arose regarding promotions of DSP-rank officers under Gupta’s tenure. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) reportedly deferred decisions on several promotion cases due to the uncertainty over his term extension, which increased the ambiguity surrounding his continued role as DGP. Sources suggest that without central approval, his continuation in the post was untenable, leading him to submit his resignation.
About DGP Anurag Gupta
Anurag Gupta is a 1990-batch IPS officer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He first assumed the role of Acting DGP on 26 July 2024 and was later appointed as the regular DGP in February 2025.
Throughout his career, Gupta has held several significant positions:
- Director General, CID
- Director General, Anti-Corruption Bureau
- Director General, Training
- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Ranchi
- Superintendent of Police (SP) in Garhwa, Giridih, and Hazaribagh
- Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bokaro Range
His resignation marks the end of a tenure characterized by legal and administrative scrutiny, amidst debates over post-retirement appointments in Indian police services.
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