India, April 9 -- The Haryana government has appointed Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) Uttam Singh as the new deputy commissioner (DC) of Gurugram, replacing Ajay Kumar on Wednesday late evening. The move is part of a broader transfer exercise involving multiple senior officers, aimed at strengthening governance in key districts.

Singh, a 2015-batch IAS officer, was previously serving as deputy commissioner of Karnal. Known for his experience in district administration and public service delivery, his appointment comes at a crucial time when Gurugram is grappling with rapid urbanisation, infrastructure challenges and rising civic demands.

Officials said the reshuffle is intended to improve administrative efficiency and bring fresh m...