Former CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh Appointed as Deputy NSA.
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The Government of India (GoI) has appointed Anish Dayal Singh, former Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA), effective from August 24, 2025. He will report directly to NSA Ajit Doval.
- Anish Dayal Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Manipur cadre, retired from active service in December 2024.
- He has now been entrusted with a crucial national role to assist in strengthening India’s internal security framework. His extensive policing and intelligence background played a significant role in his selection for the position.
- In his new role as Deputy NSA, Singh will primarily focus on handling internal security matters. This includes overseeing security in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), combating Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), and managing insurgency-related challenges in the Northeast region. His vast experience in paramilitary leadership will aid in framing effective strategies for these sensitive areas.
Main Point :- (i) Before this appointment, Anish Dayal Singh served nearly three decades in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), where he dealt with critical national security issues. Later, he went on to lead the ITBP and CRPF as Director General, gaining frontline operational experience in border and internal security management.
(ii) During his tenure as DG CRPF, Singh also monitored crucial deployments for the 2024 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) general elections and the first assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir after its reorganization. His ability to oversee complex security operations has made him a trusted officer for high-stake assignments.
(iii) With his appointment, Singh will work directly under NSA Ajit Doval, contributing to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in shaping India’s internal security policies. His leadership is expected to reinforce India’s preparedness against insurgency, terrorism, and emerging internal threats.
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