Vitul Kumar Appointed Officiating DG of CRPF
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Vitul Kumar appointed as officiating DG of CRPF. |
| Appointment | Officiating DG of CRPF after Anish Dayal Singh's retirement on December 31, 2024. |
| Current Role | Special Director General of CRPF. |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh cadre. |
| Batch | 1993-batch IPS officer. |
| Career History | Promoted to Deputy Inspector General (2009), Inspector General (2012), Additional Director General (2018). Special Director General in September 2024. |
| Awards | President's Police Medal (2021), Police Medal (2009), Director General's Commendation Disc (Silver & Gold). |
| Challenges for CRPF | Countering Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in Chhattisgarh (target by 2026) and managing tensions in Manipur. |
| Birth Details | Born on August 3, 1968, in Bhatinda, Punjab. |