Nalin Prabhat Appointed Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police

Highly decorated IPS officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police. He will head the force following R R Swain's retirement on September 30. Prabhat has previously held prominent roles, including heading the anti-Naxal police force 'Greyhounds' and serving in the CRPF.

In a significant move, Nalin Prabhat, a highly decorated IPS officer, has been appointed as the Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police. He will take over after R R Swain's retirement on September 30.

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order stating that Prabhat, a 1992-batch IPS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, is being transferred to Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect. Prabhat is set to take charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) for the region.

At 55, Prabhat brings a wealth of experience, including winning the police gallantry medal three times and leading Andhra Pradesh's anti-Naxal force 'Greyhounds.' He has also served extensively in the CRPF, including as the Inspector General of operations and Additional Director General in Kashmir. The government recently shortened his tenure as the NSG Director General and approved his inter-cadre deputation from Andhra Pradesh to the AGMUT cadre for a period of three years.

(With inputs from agencies.)