Vitul Kumar has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Appointment
On December 31, 2024, the Government of India (GoI) appointed Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, as the additional charge Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the superannuation of the incumbent DG, Anish Dayal Singh.
- The appointment order was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Vitul Kumar will hold the position until a regular appointment is made or until further orders from the MHA.
- The senior IPS officer, who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre, is currently serving as the Special DG of CRPF.
- Vitul Kumar, an IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre, has held various key positions within the CRPF, including Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in 2009, Inspector General (IG) in 2012, and Additional Director General (ADG) in 2018.
Main Point :- (i) In September 2024, Vitul Kumar was appointed as the Special DG of the CRPF, a position he will hold until his retirement on August 31, 2028.
(ii) Vitul Kumar’s distinguished service has earned him several awards and honors, including the President's Police Medal (PPM) on January 26, 2021, and the Police Medal (PM) on August 15, 2009.
(iii) He was also awarded the 'Director General's Commendation Disc' in Silver on January 26, 2016, and in Gold on January 26, 2018.
About Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
DG : Vitul Kumar
Headquarters : New Delhi
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