Preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela have begun, with the appointment of police officers to fill vacant positions. On Saturday, Rahul Raj, the new DIG of the Government Railway Police (GRP), assumed his duties. Raj, originally from Ballia, moved to Prayagraj after completing his Master's degree to prepare for competitive exams....
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He lived in Allahapur during this time. He was selected for the Provincial Police Service (PPS) in 1990. He later became an IPS officer in the 2010 batch. He served as SP Crime at the DGP headquarters, SP Fatehpur, SP CBI-CID, and DCP Lucknow South. He was promoted to DIG and served in the PAC Meerut. He is now taking charge of the GRP, which plays a key role in Maha Kumbh preparations. The GRP is currently reviewing past incidents and working on traffic management.