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IPS Officer Rajesh Nirwan Appointed as DG of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security

Rajesh Nirwan

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of senior IPS officer Rajesh Nirwan as the Director General of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. According to an order from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Nirwan will assume charge from the date of joining and will continue in the role until further orders.

A 1992-batch IPS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, Nirwan brings extensive experience in law enforcement and security management. BCAS, the country’s premier aviation security agency, is responsible for enforcing safety protocols and preventing unlawful interference in civil aviation.

Originally from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Nirwan holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant, MBA, and a Master’s in Police Management. He began his career as Superintendent of Police (SP), CID (CB), Jaipur, and later served as police chief in Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, and Kota.

In 2007, he was promoted to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police and served a two-year tenure with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He became Inspector General (IG) of Police in 2010, leading the Ajmer Range until 2012. From 2016 to 2023, Nirwan held senior leadership roles as IG and Additional Director General of Police in the Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi.

His vast expertise in security operations is expected to bolster aviation security measures across the country.

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