India, Dec. 31 -- The Haryana government is set to appoint a new director general of police (DGP) following the retirement of officiating DGP OP Singh on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will convene an empanelment committee to shortlist three IPS officers for the position, with the final decision expected to be announced imminently, officials said.

Singh, who assumed the role on October 14 replacing Shatrujeet Kapur, reflected on his brief tenure, emphasising a philosophy of policing built on public trust rather than fear.

"I am leaving government service, not the idea of public duty. Policing cannot survive on fear alone - it must earn trust every day. If people feel confident enough to walk into a p...