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Praveer Ranjan Assumes Charge as CISF Director General

ACC-cleared appointment ushers a focus on modernization, welfare, transparency.

Praveer Ranjan assumes charge as Director General, CISF | Image: CISF
New CISF DG Praveer Ranjan.

Overview

  • Ranjan took charge on September 30 at CISF Headquarters in New Delhi, where he received a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
  • He outlined immediate priorities of modernizing operations, advancing welfare with compassion, and ensuring transparent administration.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his elevation on September 19, with Rajwinder Singh Bhatti handing over the baton on his superannuation.
  • A 1993-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer with 32 years of service, he has served as DGP Chandigarh, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime & EOW) in Delhi, and DIG in the CBI.
  • Before his elevation he led CISF’s aviation security as Special Director General, and the force guards airports, nuclear and space installations, and key government facilities.