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Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF Director General

A 1993-batch IPS officer outlines priorities focused on modernization, welfare, transparency.

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

Overview

  • Ranjan assumed office at CISF headquarters in New Delhi after a ceremonial handover from outgoing DG R S Bhatti.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his appointment on September 19.
  • He previously led the force’s aviation security as Special Director General and has served in Delhi Police, the CBI and as DGP of Chandigarh.
  • In his inaugural address, he committed to preparing the force for future challenges through modernization of operations, compassionate welfare and transparent administration.
  • CISF fields about 1.70 lakh personnel guarding roughly 70 civil airports, the Delhi Metro and other critical installations, with Ranjan expected to serve until July 2029.