GANGTOK — Senior IPS officer Akshay Sachdeva was appointed as the Director General
of Police (DGP) of Sikkim, officials said.
The 1991 batch IPS officer was earlier serving as Special
DGP, Law and Order, and will now succeed outgoing DGP AK Singh.
"Heartiest congratulations to Shri Akshay Sachdeva,
IPS, on his promotion as the Director General of Police, Sikkim", Chief
Minister Prem Singh Tamang said in a social media post.
"His dedication to public service inspires confidence
in his ability to lead Sikkim toward greater progress and excellence. I extend
my best wishes for his tremendous success in this important role", he added.
"I also take this opportunity to express my heartiest
gratitude to the outgoing DGP, Shri A.K. Singh, IPS, for his outstanding and
dedicated service. His invaluable contributions to the welfare of Sikkim will
always be remembered. I wish him a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retired
life", the CM further said.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, Chief Minister Tamang visited
the residence of former Minister Thutop Bhutia at Tashiding (Lasso) and paid
his last respects to the departed soul.
The Chief Minister expressed heartfelt sympathy to the
grieving family and friends, offering prayers and thoughts for them during this
difficult time.
He further extended prayers for solace and resilience to
everyone affected by this profound loss, along with wishes for the departed
soul to rest in eternal peace.
