Rajendra, a 1984 batch IPS officer, will take charge from Kuldeep Khoda who retires as DGP tomorrow.
The appointment of Rajendra, at present Additional DGP, was cleared by a meeting of the state cabinet presided by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Tangdhar near the Line of Control, 184km from here, today.
"Upon the superannuation of Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on May 31, the cabinet decided that K Rajendra, Additional Director General of Police (Arms, Law and Order) may hold the charge of Director General of Police (DGP) until such time as the successor to Khoda joins," an official spokesman said.
Additional Director of Intelligence Bureau Ashok Prasad is likely to take over as DGP of the state next month.
