Madhya Pradesh: New DGP Kailash Makwana takes charge | India News – Times of India

BHOPAL: A grand farewell parade was organized at Motilal Nehru Police Stadium in Bhopal on the occasion of the retirement of Director General of Police (DGP) Sudhir Saxena on Friday. Before the parade, DGP Saxena paid floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Monument to honor the sacrifices of fallen police officers.
The parade consisted of eight platoons and a police band led by Parade Commander IPS Sonakshi Saxena, DCP Intelligence Bhopal and Parade TwoIC Assistant Commander Ravi Sharma. After inspecting the parade, DGP Saxena witnessed an impressive march past.
In his farewell speech, Sudhir Saxena expressed his sincere gratitude to the police personnel and thanked them for their excellent performance. He especially recognized the hard work and dedication of the ADG SAF and his team, whose efforts made the parade possible.
Saxena also paid tribute to the martyrs of Madhya Pradesh Police and said, “The glorious foundation of Madhya Pradesh Police is built on the sacrifices of these martyrs. I offer my humble regards to their sacrifices and their noble families.”
He highlighted the historic contributions of the Madhya Pradesh Police in key national events such as during the Indian independence movement, countering tribal attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, and in operations such as Operation Polo in Hyderabad, the freedom struggle in Goa and anti-terrorism operations. in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
Reflecting on his career, DGP Saxena said, “It has been a journey full of challenges, difficulties and immense learning experience. I feel proud and satisfied when I reminisce about my time in the Madhya Pradesh Police. Today is an emotional day as I bid farewell take advantage of this wonderful service.” He expressed his sincere gratitude for the valedictory function and for the presence of his colleagues and peers.
Saxena further praised the efforts of the police during his tenure and said, “The warmth, cooperation and respect I received from the entire police force during my almost three years as DGP will always remain unforgettable.” He cited the excellent performance of the police in maintaining law and order across the state, especially during major events such as assembly elections, panchayat elections and VIP visits.
DGP Saxena also noted the success of the Madhya Pradesh Police in ensuring free, fair and peaceful elections despite the challenges posed by sensitive areas like Gwalior-Chambal. He highlighted the role of the police in managing religious and cultural events across the state, ensuring communal harmony and providing foolproof security during VIP visits, including those of the Prime Minister, President and other senior figures. officials.
Saxena was proud of the progress made in controlling crime in Madhya Pradesh. “Serious crimes, including those against women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, have reduced significantly,” he said, “and sensational crimes have been resolved with the immediate arrest of criminals.”
He also highlighted the successes in the fight against Naxalism and noted that the Madhya Pradesh Police had achieved unprecedented success in neutralizing the Naxalites in the past few years. “The number of Naxalites killed in clashes in the last two and a half years exceeds the total number killed in the last 25 years,” he stated. He also said that for the first time, division-level Naxalites had been neutralized and AK-47s recovered.
Sudhir Saxena concluded by reaffirming his pride in serving the Madhya Pradesh Police, calling it the “best police force” in the country, and thanked everyone for their continued dedication and support during his tenure.
Kailash Makwana takes charge as the new Director General of Police in Madhya Pradesh
Kailash Makwana (IPS 1988 batch) officially took charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Madhya Pradesh, succeeding Sudhir Saxena in the evening. Makwana is widely regarded as one of the sharpest officers in the state. Before his appointment as DGP, he was chairman of the MP Police Housing Corporation, a position he held for a number of years. His career is marked by significant contributions, including his tenure as Director General (DG) of Lokayukta, where he took a strong stand against corruption.
During his brief stint as DG of Lokayukta, Makwana accelerated anti-corruption investigations, leading to the reopening of many pending cases. However, his tenure was cut short due to friction with the state government. Makwana’s career has seen several transfers, highlighting his versatility in various roles within the state police force. In 2019, he served as the Additional Director General (ADG) of Intelligence and Administration, followed by stints as ADG of Narcotics and CID in 2020. He was also DG of Special Police Institute Lokayukta before being appointed Chairman of MP Police Housing . Company. However, his anti-corruption efforts led to his dismissal from the position and a reduction in his Confidential Character Roll (ACR), an issue that was later resolved.