Cuttack (Odisha): Sunil Kumar Bansal, a 1987 batch IPS officer, is the new Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha Police. He replaced Abhay, who retired from service on Friday. “Seva and service will be my priority apart from taking ahead the good work started by my predecessors on all fronts,” said Bansal while interacting with media persons after taking over the charge.

It is worth mentioning that Bansal returned after 27 years. Working with the Intelligence Bureau as its Special Director, Bansal had been on central deputation since 1994 and has held several key positions with the IB. Before leaving Odisha on a central deputation, Bansal had worked as the Superintendent of Police of Mayurbhanj and Sambalpur districts.

In his farewell message, former DGP Abhay thanked the people of Odisha for their cooperation in maintaining law and order. “COVID-19 pandemic had been a testing time for all of us and we stood strong together to fight it. Bringing down Left-wing Extremism and organized crime has been possible because of the support of people,” Abhay said, wishing everyone a happy and peaceful New Year 2022. /BI/