Nalin Prabhat Appointed as New DGP of Jammu and Kashmir, Succeeding R.R. Swain
Nalin Prabhat, a distinguished Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1992 batch from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, is set to take over as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). This transition will occur as the current DGP, R.R. Swain, retires on September 30, 2024, and is expected to be assigned a special role overseeing the Union Territory.
Nalin Prabhat, who has been serving as the Director-General of the National Security Guard (NSG), will now step into his new role in J&K. His tenure as NSG DG will be cut short by an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued on August 14. The order includes an inter-cadre deputation of Prabhat from the Andhra Pradesh cadre to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre for an initial period of three years. The MHA has directed that Prabhat be relieved of his current duties as NSG DG to facilitate his new assignment.
Nalin Prabhat, born on March 14, 1968, in Thungri village, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, has a robust academic background with a B.A. (Honours) and M.A. from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. His career has seen him take on various significant roles, including Additional Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Inspector General of CRPF in J&K. His experience in law enforcement and counter-insurgency operations in J&K is well-regarded, having earned him several honors, including the Police Medal for Gallantry with a second Bar, Parakram Padak, and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
R.R. Swain, known for his dedication, integrity, and efforts to restore peace in J&K, will be transitioning to a special assignment following his retirement. This change in leadership is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the ongoing efforts to maintain order and security in the region.
Prabhat's extensive experience and past accolades underscore his capability to lead J&K’s police force during this crucial period.
