New Delhi: In a significant development, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), responsible for securing the Delhi Metro and airports nationwide, has appointed its first female chief. According to official directives, Nina Singh IPS (Rajasthan 1989), has been designated as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force in Level-16 of the pay matrix. Her tenure in this role is effective from the date of assuming office until July 31, 2024.

Additionally, Anish Dayal Singh, the former head of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a series of new appointments.

The CISF, a formidable central armed police force comprising 1.76 lakh personnel, is entrusted with the crucial responsibility of safeguarding the Delhi Metro, civil airports, and strategically important installations in the aerospace and nuclear sectors.