Who Is Nalin Prabhat, Anti-Terror Expert Sent To J&K To Tackle Growing Militancy?
In a critical move by the Ministry of Home Affairs, highly decorated IPS officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the Special Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Prabhat, a 1992 batch officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, is set to take over the leadership of the force following the retirement of R R Swain on September 30.

The ministry announced that upon Swain's retirement, Prabhat will step into the role of Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir.
A decorated career
At 55, Nalin Prabhat brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career to his new role. He has been honored with the police gallantry medal three times, reflecting his exceptional service in the field.
Prabhat has notably led the 'Greyhounds,' a specialised anti-Naxal police force in Andhra Pradesh, and has held key positions within the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including serving as the Inspector General (IG) of operations and Additional Director General (ADG) overseeing deployments in Kashmir.
Curtailment of NSG tenure
In a related development, Prabhat's tenure as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG) has been curtailed. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the Ministry of Home Affairs' proposal to reduce his term as NSG chief.
Additionally, the ACC sanctioned Prabhat's inter-cadre deputation from Andhra Pradesh to the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre for an initial period of three years, or until further orders.
This decision was made in relaxation of the inter-cadre deputation guidelines.
Prabhat's appointment is viewed as a strategic decision, given his extensive experience in handling sensitive operations and the ongoing security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir.
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