Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Gaya, Bihar, India |
Latest News about O. P. Singh
17/10/2025
OP Singh was appointed as the new Director General of Police of Haryana after the incumbent was sent on leave amid a controversy connected to the death of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar. The appointment placed a senior IPS officer with prior leadership roles in Uttar Pradesh, NDRF, CISF, and Haryana's narcotics control setup at the state's top police post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Om Prakash Singh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5’ 8") |
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| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Not Known |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Shivdhari Singh |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Prakash Singh (Doctor) |
Career
| Civil Services Batch | 1983 |
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| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
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Favourites
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| Music |
Social Media
| https://x.com/opsinghips | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/op-singh-9340ab51 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abstains from smoking and alcohol consumption. | |
| 2. Received praise for overseeing the management of Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. | |
| 3. Honored for successfully resolving a Shia-Sunni dispute in Lucknow. | |
| 4. Recognized for his dedicated efforts in disaster management. | |
| 5. Took on the role of Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh in 2018. | |
| 6. Served as Chief of NDRF from 2014 to 2016 and CISF from 2016 to 2018. | |
| 7. Led NDRF operations during unprecedented floods in J&K (2014) and Chennai (2015), and Nepal Earthquake (2015). | |
| 8. Retired from active IPS service. |