Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the officiating Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) after the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024. Kumar, who has served as the Special Director General of CRPF, brings extensive experience and has been recognized for his contributions with several prestigious awards. His leadership will be critical in addressing key challenges, including the government’s push to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh and managing tensions in Manipur.