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B Srinivasan appointed as New NSG Chief

B Srinivasan, a 1992 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG).

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.

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