Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). This appointment is a significant development in the administrative reshuffling within India’s internal security apparatus.
The Sashastra Seema Bal, one of India’s central armed police forces, is primarily responsible for guarding the country’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The appointment of Daljit Singh Chaudhary, an experienced officer, is expected to bring in renewed vigour and strategic expertise in managing the crucial border areas, especially in the context of emerging security challenges in the region.
Daljit Singh Chaudhary, an officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), has had a distinguished career with various critical responsibilities in the past. His experience and skills are deemed crucial for the role of Director General of SSB, where he will be leading the force in maintaining the security and integrity of India’s borders.
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Established in 1963, the SSB was originally set up to counter the activities of Chinese troops along the Indo-Nepal border following the Sino-Indian War.
The primary role of the SSB is to ensure the security of the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. This involves preventing cross-border crimes, smuggling, and other illegal activities. The force is also engaged in counter-insurgency operations and is responsible for ensuring peace and security in the border areas.
Q1. Who has recently been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
Q2. What is the primary responsibility of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) within India’s internal security framework?
Q3. What is the background and career profile of Daljit Singh Chaudhary in the Indian Police Service (IPS)?
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