New Delhi: Daljit Singh Chawdhary, a 1990-batch senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of UP cadre, took over the charge of Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on Tuesday, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The Central government on January 19 appointed Chawdhary as the Director General of SSB.
Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF's) incumbent DG and present acting SSB DG Anish Dayal Singh handed over the customary baton to Daljit Singh Chawdhary at SSB headquarters in New Delhi.
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Chawdhary was posted in the CRPF as Special Director General before taking over charge of the new role in the SSB.
The officer had a distinguished career with various important responsibilities in the past. His experience and skills are deemed crucial for the role of Director General of the SSB, where he will be leading the force in maintaining the security and integrity of India's borders.
The SSB is primarily responsible for guarding the country's borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
