In a major development, the central government has appointed IPS officer Nalin Prabhat as the special director general (SDG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The Ministry of Home Affairs in an order announced his appointment as SDG and DGP effective October 1, 2024, following the clearance of his inter-cadre deputation from Andhra Pradesh to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre by the Cabinet Appointment Committee on Wednesday (Aug 14).
Prabhat has major experience in counter-terrorism operations across the country. He has previously served as the director general of the National Security Guard (NSG) and as additional director general in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir. Prabhat, a 1992-batch IPS officer, will take charge from RR Swain upon his retirement next month. Until then, he will serve as the SDG of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Prabhat has vast service experience in the UT, particularly during its peak terrorism period. He gained widespread recognition for his leadership during the 2009 Lal Chowk anti-fidayeen operation, where he successfully neutralised terrorists who had attacked the Punjab Hotel in Srinagar, preventing further destruction in the heart of the city.
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As he steps into the role of DGP, Prabhat will face considerable challenges, especially given a recent surge in terrorism in the Jammu region. His extensive experience in handling high-stakes situations will be crucial as he navigates these pressing issues.
In parallel, preparations for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are ramping up. The Election Commission has recently reviewed electoral arrangements following a record voter turnout in the Lok Sabha elections.
The electoral process is expected to last about a month, with the number of assembly seats increasing from 83 to 90 after a recent delimitation exercise, not accounting for those seats designated for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As Prabhat takes on this pivotal role, all eyes will be on his strategies and initiatives to address the complex security landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
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