In a pivotal move for national security, B Srinivasan, a veteran IPS officer from the 1992 Bihar cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG). His appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday, takes effect immediately, and he will serve in this capacity until his retirement on August 31, 2027.

Srinivasan’s appointment comes after the recent reassignment of Nalin Prabhat, the former NSG Director General, whose tenure was curtailed by the ACC earlier this month. Prabhat has since been appointed as the Special Director General of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and is set to assume the role of the force’s chief following R R Swain’s retirement on September 30.

Prabhat, a highly decorated officer with three Police Gallantry Medals and the Parakram Padak, has an impressive background in counter-insurgency, particularly from his leadership of the Greyhounds, an elite anti-Naxal unit in Andhra Pradesh.

As B Srinivasan takes on his new responsibilities, his extensive experience and strategic acumen will be vital in guiding the NSG’s efforts in counter-terrorism and national security. The NSG, known for its expertise in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations, will benefit from Srinivasan’s leadership and expertise.