152 police officers promoted to Additional DIG

The government has promoted 152 police officials to the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General ahead of upcoming national elections. 

Of them, 140 police officials have been promoted by creating temporary supernumerary posts.

The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry issued two gazette notifications in this regard on Monday. 

As per the order, the tenure for these supernumerary posts (officials who hold the same position and perform the same duties after their elevation) will be one year from the day of the creation.

However, the schedule for the 12th national election is expected to be announced in the second week this month. The next parliamentary polls will be held in the last week of December this year, or in the first week of January 2024.