New Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

• The Home Ministry has appointed Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vitul Kumar as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

• He assumed charge following the retirement of the incumbent force chief Anish Dayal Singh.

• He is currently serving as the Special Director General of CRPF.

• He was also awarded the Director General's Silver Commendation Disc on January 26, 2016.

• He will serve as the acting DG of CRPF until a permanent replacement is appointed.