New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has promoted five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from the rank of Inspector General (IG) to Additional Director General (ADG) on Central deputation in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
The promotions were approved on Wednesday, marking a key administrative step to strengthen senior leadership across multiple central security organisations.
Promotions Across BSF, NIA, ITBP and SSB
The promoted officers belong to the 1997 batch of the IPS and are currently serving in various central organisations. Their promotions reflect seniority, experience, and continued service on central deputation.
Officers Promoted to ADG Rank
Anand Pratap Singh (IPS: 1997: HP)
- Current Post: Inspector General, Border Security Force (BSF)
- New Appointment: Additional Director General, BSF
- Central Deputation Tenure: With effect from December 28, 2023
Sumit Sharan (IPS: 1997: TN)
- Current Post: Inspector General, BSF
- New Appointment: Additional Director General, BSF
- Central Deputation Tenure: With effect from January 15, 2022
Ashish Batra (IPS: 1997: JH)
- Current Post: Inspector General, National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- New Appointment: Additional Director General, NIA
- Central Deputation Tenure: With effect from September 17, 2019
Sanjay Kumar Gunjyal (IPS: 1997: UK)
- Current Post: Inspector General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
- New Appointment: Additional Director General, ITBP
- Central Deputation Tenure: With effect from April 18, 2022
Rekha Lohani (IPS: 1997: OD)
- Current Post: Inspector General, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- New Appointment: Additional Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- Central Deputation Tenure: With effect from January 16, 2023
Strengthening Leadership in Central Armed Police Forces
The elevation of these officers to the ADG rank is expected to strengthen leadership and operational oversight within the CAPFs and central investigative agencies. Officers at the ADG level play a crucial role in strategic planning, inter-agency coordination, border management, internal security, counter-terrorism, and force modernization.
Senior-Level Administrative Move by MHA
Promotions at this level are typically made after careful assessment of service record, experience on central deputation, and operational exposure. The decision underscores the MHA’s focus on ensuring continuity and effectiveness in leadership across India’s internal security architecture.
