Nalin Prabhat Set to take charge as J&K DGP Today

Srinagar: Nalin Prabhat, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1992 batch, is set to assume the role of Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir beginning today on Tuesday.
His appointment, initially confirmed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in August, follows the retirement of R.R. Swain, the outgoing DGP.
In an order, the Home Ministry had said, “Consequent upon joining the AGMUT cadre on inter-cadre deputation from AP cadre, Nalin Prabhat is hereby posted as Special DG, J&K police with immediate effect and till September 30. Further, upon retirement of R R Swain, IPS of 1991-batch of AGMUT-cadre on September 30, Prabhat is appointed as DGP, J&K police from October 1, and until further orders” . Nalin Praphat is all set to take charge today on Tuesday. Prabhat brings with him decades of experience, particularly in handling insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir.
His previous stints include roles as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Kashmir’s Operations Range and Inspector General (IG) the Kashmir Operations Sector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
While holding these key position Prabhat was pivotal in leading anti-militancy operations and stabilizing highly volatile regions.
Prabhat us recipient of Suraksha Seva Padak and the Police (Special Duty) Medal for his service in J&K.
Born on March 14, 1968, in Thungri village, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Nalin Prabhat is a highly respected officer with an illustrious career in law enforcement. He completed his education at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, earning both a BA (Honours) and an MA, and has been recognized for his leadership in several high-profile operations. His tenure as Additional Director General (ADG) of the CRPF saw him leading efforts in conflict-prone areas with great distinction. His appointment to lead the J&K Police is part of an inter-cadre deputation from the Andhra Pradesh cadre to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre for a period of three years.