New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Rajesh Kumar has been appointed Director General of Police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh following his repatriation from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to his parent AGMUT cadre. His batchmate, Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal, has also been brought to Delhi as part of the latest administrative changes.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal for the premature repatriation of Rajesh Kumar, a 1995-batch AGMUT cadre officer, from his position as Special Director General in the CRPF.
Kumar joined the CRPF on central deputation in March 2018 as an Inspector General. In June 2019, following the Pulwama terror attack, he was assigned the crucial responsibility of IG, CRPF Operations, Kashmir.
He has extensive experience in policing and counter-insurgency operations, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. During his career, he served as Deputy Inspector General of the North Kashmir Range, Inspector General of the Jammu Zone and IG of the Special Security Group (SSG).
At the CRPF headquarters, he also held the position of IG (Administration) before being promoted to Additional Director General. In September 2026, he was elevated to Special Director General on an in-situ basis.
Kumar has received several prestigious police honours, including the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry in 2010, the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2011 and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2018.
His appointment is expected to bring considerable experience in security management and counter-insurgency operations to the Arunachal Pradesh Police leadership.
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