Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania to Retire on August 16, Successor Selection Begins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania will retire from government service on August 16, 2026, marking the end of a distinguished career in the Indian Police Service.

The state Home Department has issued an official notification confirming his retirement.

A senior IPS officer from the 1990 batch, Khurania has held several key positions during his tenure, contributing significantly to law enforcement and public safety in Odisha.

The state government has scheduled a crucial meeting on August 7, 2026, to initiate the process of selecting his successor.

The decision will be closely watched, as the new DGP will play a pivotal role in shaping Odisha’s policing strategy in the coming years.