IPS Nalin Prabhat has been made the Special DG of Jammu and Kashmir Police. The current Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir is retiring on September 30. After that, 1992 batch IPS Nalin Prabhat will assume the charge of Special DG. Moreover, he has been shifted to the AGMUT cadre on interstate deputation. Current DGP of Jammu and Kashmir RR Swain is also a 1991 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Currently the Director General of NSG

IPS Nalin Prabhat has vast experience in handling counter-terrorism operations. He has been the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG). Apart from this, he has taken up the responsibility of Additional Director General of CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir. IPS Nalin Prabhat had led the operation during the terrorist attack on Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009. During this, he along with his team had killed the terrorists who attacked a hotel in Srinagar.

At present, terrorist attacks have once again increased in Kashmir. In such a situation, to deal with terrorist activities and attacks, the government has handed over the responsibility of DGP to IPS Nalin Prabhat. Furthermore, preparations are in full swing for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. It is believed that the election process here will continue for about a month. Before this, a notification was issued to make Nalin Prabhat DGP.

IPS Nalin Prabhat Biography

IPS Nalin Prabhat is an Indian Police Service officer known for his exemplary service in the Indian police force. He is a distinguished officer known for his service in various capacities across India. Furthermore, he belongs to the Andhra Pradesh cadre, having joined the IPS in the 1992 batch. Moreover, over the years, he has gained prominence for his work in counter-insurgency, law enforcement, and maintaining public order.

Personal life of IPS Nalin Prabhat

IPS Nalin Prabhat hails from a family with a strong academic background. He is known to be a family-oriented individual with personal commitments. Furthermore, he pursued higher education with a focus on law and policing, preparing him for a career in the IPS.

There is limited publicly available personal information regarding Nalin Prabhat. Moreover, government officials often maintain privacy regarding their personal lives. Typically, details about their families, education, and personal preferences are kept confidential to ensure security and privacy, especially for high-ranking law enforcement officers like IPS officers.

Hence, the focus is often on their professional achievements, roles in public service, and contributions to law enforcement and public safety.

Career Highlights

• Batch: Nalin Prabhat belongs to the 1992 batch of the Indian Police Service.
• Key Positions: Throughout his career, he has served in various important roles, including:
  • Superintendent of Police: He has served as SP in different districts, where he was responsible for maintaining law and order.
  • Additional Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad: In this role, he was instrumental in leading several key operations and maintaining public order.
  • DIG (Deputy Inspector General): As DIG, he led multiple initiatives to enhance policing efficiency and community relations.
  • Inspector General of Police (IG): In his tenure as IG, Nalin Prabhat focused on improving law enforcement strategies. Moreover, he addressed complex challenges in the region he was assigned.
  • Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF): He has also served in the CAPF, where he contributed to internal security and counter-insurgency operations.

Achievements of IPS Nalin Prabhat

• Medals and Honors: Nalin Prabhat has been awarded several medals for his meritorious service, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
• Reforms: He is known for initiating reforms in the policing system to enhance transparency and efficiency.
• Community Policing: He has been an advocate of community policing, working towards building trust between the police and the public.