Another extension for J&K DGP likely

By Shujaat Bukhari

SRINAGAR, JAN. 28. Even as many among the Jammu and Kashmir cadre officers are eyeing the coveted post of Director-General of Police, the present incumbent, Mr. Gurbachan Jagat, is likely to get another extension.

With the officials remaining tightlipped over the State Government's intention, it is believed that Mr. Jagat, whose term is expiring on February 17 next, will continue to head the State police at least for another year.

A senior official in the Union Home Ministry told TheHindu that it favoured the extension in view of the disturbing security situation.According to Union Home Ministry sources, the Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, is not averse to the extension. Though some of his colleagues had expressed reservations in view of some major militancy-related incidents, Dr. Abdullah reportedly brushed them aside stating that the revival of the police force goes to his credit. Sources said a strong bureaucratic lobby in the State was also supporting Mr. Jagat.

Sources said two seniormost police officers were in the race for the DGP post, but Dr. Abdullah was unwilling to appoint a State cadre officer.

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