On 14 January 2026, the Government of India appointed new Director Generals (DGs) for three key security agencies — the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- Praveen Kumar (1993-batch IPS, West Bengal cadre) was moved from ITBP to BSF, bringing strong expertise in border management and internal security.
- Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, former DGP Haryana, was appointed as DG, ITBP, enhancing leadership for India’s Himalayan border security.
- Rakesh Aggarwal (1994-batch IPS, Himachal Pradesh cadre) became DG, NIA, strengthening counter-terrorism operations due to his specialized experience and prior role in the agency.
