LUCKNOW, May 31 -- The process for appointing Uttar Pradesh's next full-fledged director general of police (DGP) has entered a crucial stage with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) forwarding a panel of shortlisted eligible senior IPS officers to the state government for consideration, officials familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

The government may announce its choice within the next few days after completing the remaining formalities, people familiar with the matter said.

This development comes days after senior officials, including chief secretary SP Goyal and additional chief secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad held discussions with UPSC authorities in New Delhi regarding the empanelment process mandated by the Supreme Cou...