The Delhi Police on Wednesday carried out a major reshuffle in the department. Special CP Satish Golcha was appointed as the DG of Tihar jail. According to the order, special CP Golcha, who was Special CP Intelligence, got interim charge as Director General of Prisons, Tihar.
Special CP PCR Sagar Preet Hooda was given the charge of Special CP Intelligence and Media Management Division. Tejendra Luthra was in Special CP Technology and was also given the charge of Special CP PCR.
Who is Satish Golcha?
Golcha, an IPS of the 1992 batch, replaced Sanjay Beniwal who was retired on April 30. Beniwal, IPS (AGMUT: 1989) was holding the charge of Director General, Prisons, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). He served as DCP, Joint CP, and Special CP in Delhi Police. Golcha also served as the DGP of Arunachal Pradesh.
Earlier, a proposal was already submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for seeking clearance for the appointment of an officer as Director General, Prisons, GNCTD.
“Now, therefore, Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Delhi is pleased to order that Sh. Satish Golcha, IPS (AGMUT: 1992) shall look after the charge of DG (Prison), GNCTD, as an interim measure, till further orders in public interest,” an order from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's office read.
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