On Saturday 7 May, Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar assumed the office as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla following an order issued by GAD in this regard.
The 2013 IAS batch has also served as Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Director Information Kashmir and Mission Director, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission.
Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar received a warm welcome by the former DC and other senior district officers while taking over as DC Baramulla.