ACC approves appointments of new BSF and ITBP Chiefs

New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved senior-level appointments in the country’s central armed police forces, following a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Praveen Kumar, IPS (West Bengal: 1993), currently serving as Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed as Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF). He will hold the post in Level-16 of the pay matrix from the date he assumes charge until September 30, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

In a related decision, the ACC has approved the appointment of Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, IPS (Haryana: 1990), to the post of Director General, ITBP, in Level-17 of the pay matrix. He will assume charge from the date of joining and continue in the post until October 31, 2026, or until further orders. Kapoor will succeed Praveen Kumar in the role.

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