Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Gyanendra Pratap Singh, a 1991 batch IPS officer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the CRPF, with tenure extending till November 30, 2027. He succeeds Anish Dayal Singh and follows the interim charge held by Vitul Kumar. Singh’s significant career achievements include serving as Assam’s Director General of Police and playing a pivotal role during the anti-CAA agitation. His appointment underscores his extensive experience and leadership within India’s police and security framework.