New Leadership at CRPF: Gyanendra Pratap Singh Takes Helm

Gyanendra Pratap Singh, a seasoned IPS officer from the 1991 Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed as the director general of the CRPF. Singh, who previously served as the Assam DGP, officially assumes his role at the CRPF headquarters on Lodhi Road, taking over from Special DG Vitul Kumar.

Gyanendra Pratap Singh, an experienced IPS officer, assumed the position of director general at the CRPF headquarters in New Delhi. The ceremony took place on Thursday, where Singh, from the 1991 Assam-Meghalaya cadre, officially took charge of India's lead internal security force.

Singh transitions into this role following a successful term as the Assam Director General of Police, bringing his extensive background in agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Special Protection Group (SPG) to bolster CRPF operations.

The CRPF, pivotal in maintaining India's internal security, operates majorly in areas affected by left-wing extremism, counter-terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, and insurgency in northeastern states. With a force of over 3.25 lakh personnel, it also ensures the safety of high-risk VIPs.

(With inputs from agencies.)