Rekha Lohani has been appointed as Inspector General/Director in the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) for a period of five years. Ms. Lohani is an IPS of 1997 batch and Odisha cadre. The competent authority has approved the appointment of Ms. Lohani to the post for a period of five, said an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Ms. Lohani is serving as Addl.D.G.of Police, (CAW & CW), Odisha.