B Srinivasan appointed as New NSG Chief

Appointment of B Srinivasan as NSG Director General

• B Srinivasan, a 1992 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Srinivasan's appointment effective from the date of joining until August 31, 2027, his superannuation date.
• Srinivasan takes over from Nalin Prabhat, whose tenure as NSG chief was curtailed for a new assignment.
• Prior to this appointment, Srinivasan served as the director of Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir.

Reassignment of Nalin Prabhat and Interim Leadership

• Nalin Prabhat, also a 1992 batch IPS officer from Andhra Pradesh cadre, reassigned as Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
• Prabhat's tenure as NSG chief, initially set until August 31, 2028, was cut short for this new role.
• He will take over from R.R. Swain, who retires on September 30, 2023.
• Prabhat's distinguished career includes three Police Gallantry Medals and the Parakram Padak.
• He has extensive experience in counter-insurgency operations, having led the Greyhounds anti-Naxal unit in Andhra Pradesh.
• Following Prabhat's reassignment, Anish Dayal Singh, Director General of CRPF, was given additional charge of NSG until Srinivasan's appointment.

National Security Guard (NSG) Overview

• NSG, also known as "Black Cats," is India's premier counter-terrorism force established in 1984.
• It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is tasked with handling hostage situations and fighting terrorism.
• The force includes the Special Action Group (SAG) and the Special Rangers Group (SRG).
• NSG operatives undergo rigorous training in parachuting and counter-terrorism tactics.
• The force played a crucial role in responding to the 2008 Mumbai attacks.