Bhopal, Oct 31 (NationPress) The government of Madhya Pradesh has granted a one-year extension to Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana, allowing him to lead the state police until December 1, 2026. This decision aligns with the Supreme Court directives that require a minimum two-year tenure for the top police position.

The official order references the apex court’s guidelines in Civil Petition No. 310/1996, which underscore the importance of administrative stability and ongoing law enforcement. Makwana, an IPS officer from the 1989 batch possessing a BE and M.Tech from IIT, took over as DGP on December 1, 2024, succeeding Sudhir Saxena whose term concluded on November 31, 2024.

Initially expected to retire in December 2025 upon reaching age 60, Makwana is now the 16th of 17 senior IPS officers set for retirement this year to receive the SC-mandated extension.

The Home Department labeled this decision as a “critical measure” to ensure consistent leadership amid shifting security challenges.

Recognized for his technical expertise and anti-corruption efforts, Makwana previously held the position of Director General at the Special Police Establishment (Lokayukta) in 2022, where he launched high-profile investigations against both an IAS and an IFS officer.

However, his career has had its share of challenges, including seven transfers in just three and a half years, with three occurring in one year during the Congress-led Kamal Nath government (2018–2020).

Sources close to the BJP administration praised the extension as a sign of confidence in Makwana's leadership, particularly with potential political tensions on the horizon in 2026.

“His IIT background and unblemished reputation make him ideal for long-term reforms in policing,” a senior official told IANS.

As Madhya Pradesh prepares for intensified efforts against crime and anti-LWE operations, Makwana's continued leadership is expected to guide the robust police force through a transformative period.

The DGP, who presents himself on his X profile as an “IITian serving justice”, has already implemented data-driven policing models in select districts.

The Supreme Court’s 2006 Prakash Singh verdict, which supports the extension, continues to influence police leadership across various states, overriding retirement norms to emphasize tenure security.

As Madhya Pradesh anticipates two years under Makwana's stewardship, his record of merging engineering precision with investigative thoroughness will come under scrutiny.