Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG
In a major leadership reshuffle among India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), two senior IPS officers of the 1993 batch have taken charge of key paramilitary organisations. Praveer Ranjan has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), while Praveen Kumar has been appointed as the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
Both officers assumed office on September 30, 2025, following the superannuation of their predecessors.
The CISF plays a critical role in securing vital national assets, including:
With his experience in handling airport security, Mr. Ranjan is expected to further strengthen the CISF’s role in critical infrastructure protection.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is tasked with:
As the new ITBP chief, Mr. Kumar is expected to focus on enhancing border security preparedness and operational capability in challenging frontier regions.
The appointments of Praveer Ranjan and Praveen Kumar come at a crucial time when India is facing:
Their leadership will play a vital role in ensuring national security and public safety through the effective functioning of CISF and ITBP.
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