Gandhinagar, June 8: Gujarat’s new Director General of Police, Gyanendra Singh Malik, officially took charge on Monday. His priorities include technology-driven policing, enhancing CCTV surveillance, strict action against drug trafficking, preventing cyber crimes, and swiftly addressing public complaints.
GS Malik, a 1993 batch IPS officer, previously served as the Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad. He assumed his new role at the police headquarters in Gandhinagar.
The state government announced his appointment on Saturday. For nearly five months, the position was held by senior officer KLN Rao in an additional capacity.
In a conversation with reporters after taking charge, Malik emphasized that modern technology plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order. He cited Ahmedabad’s extensive CCTV network as a model that could be replicated in other areas.
He noted that over 24,000 CCTV cameras have been installed with public cooperation in Ahmedabad. More than 3,000 of these cameras are directly linked to police stations, while over 7,000 provide live feeds to the police control room.
This surveillance system has proven effective in preventing and detecting crimes such as theft, robbery, and chain snatching.
The newly appointed DGP stated that strengthening the complaint resolution system is a top priority, ensuring that citizens do not have to repeatedly visit Gandhinagar for their issues to be addressed locally.
He also stressed the importance of building trust between the police and the public, particularly in rural areas, advocating for improved communication and outreach.
Malik identified drug trafficking as a significant challenge and pledged to intensify efforts against it. He announced plans to strengthen the Anti-Narcotics Task Force.
With cyber crime on the rise, he highlighted the need for specialized training and enhanced technical capabilities. Training programs developed in Ahmedabad will now be implemented in other districts across the state.
He remarked, “Detecting crime is the best way to prevent it. If a criminal is caught after one or two offenses, many future crimes can be prevented.”
Maintaining law and order, along with addressing cyber security and drug control, will remain the police’s primary responsibilities.
With over 30 years of experience, Malik hails from Haryana and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University and Law from Gujarat University.
Throughout his career, he has served as SP in various districts of Gujarat and has also worked with the BSF and CISF. He participated in the United Nations Kosovo Peace Mission.
He became the Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad in July 2023 before his recent appointment as Gujarat’s DGP.
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