YB Khurania will replace Arun Kumar Sarangi
On Friday, the Odisha government appointed YB Khurania, a 1990-batch IPS officer, as the 38th Director General of Police. Khurania will replace Arun Kumar Sarangi, who has led the state police force since December 2023.
The appointment occurred a few days after the Centre accepted Khurania’s premature repatriation as Special Director General of the Border Security Force to his parent cadre in Odisha, effective immediately.
Khurania is a decorated officer who has received numerous commendations and prizes, including the Governor’s Medal and the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service. He has served as the superintendent of police in Rourkela, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam, and several other districts in Odisha.
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Yogesh Bahadur Khurania’s promotion to Director General of Police reflects his exceptional leadership and dedication to public service. Over the course of his thirty-year career, he has maintained a steady commitment to law enforcement and public safety.
His notable accomplishments, such as the arrest of Dara Singh, demonstrate his unwavering pursuit of justice. The horrible murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two boys shocked the nation. Khurania’s role in apprehending the perpetrator demonstrates his commitment to combating such horrible deeds.
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He also served as range DIG/IG of Central Range, Southern Range and Northern Range. Besides, he served as the Inspector General of anti-Maoist Operations, police commissioner of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and special director of state vigilance.
