IPS Nalin Prabhat Set to Take Charge as DGP of J&K from October 1

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) appointed IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir. He is set to assume charge from October 1. Till then, he will work as the Special Director-General (DG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Why appointed?

• The appointment comes at a time when the Kashmir Valley has been rocked by a series of terrorist encounters and violent clashes. 
• The new DGP is expected to bring a strategic approach to law enforcement in the region.

About Him

• Prabhat is a 1992-batch Indian Police Service officer.
• He has been serving as the NSG DG since April 2024. 
• The 55-year-old has had a distinguished career marked by multiple accolades (including three Police Gallantry Medals and the Parakram Padak). 
• He has an extensive background in counter-insurgency operations and previously led the Greyhounds, a highly specialized anti-Naxal unit in Andhra Pradesh.
• His experience includes significant roles within the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), where he served as Inspector General of Operations and Additional Director General in the Kashmir region.

Expectations

• Observers suggest that Prabhat’s expertise could be pivotal in addressing the region’s security needs during this politically sensitive period.
• His career is characterized by exceptional bravery and dedication to public service. 
• His numerous awards, including the Police Medal for Gallantry with two bars, serve as a testament to his commitment and effectiveness in high-stakes security environments, say experts.
• The appointment of Prabhat as DGP of Jammu and Kashmir is expected to bring a strategic approach to the region’s law enforcement, with hopes that his leadership will significantly contribute to maintaining peace and stability in one of India’s most challenging areas.