Senior IPS Officers have been assigned significant responsibility at the Center.
Dr. Ilyas K P A Appointed DIG in BPR&D
- IPS Batch: 2011 (Nagaland cadre)
- New Role: Deputy Inspector General / Deputy Director
- Organization: Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D)
- Tenure: 5-year deputation
- Significance: Brings operational expertise to police modernization and policy research
Ashok Kumar Named IG of BSF
- IPS Batch: 2006 (Himachal Pradesh cadre)
- Position: Inspector General
- Organization: Border Security Force (BSF)
- Deputation Period: Until November 26, 2026 (completing 7 years)
- Strategic Role: Strengthens leadership at India’s primary border guarding force
Administrative Context:
- Both appointments follow the Centre’s policy of deploying experienced IPS officers in critical security/research roles
- BPR&D role focuses on evidence-based policing reforms
- BSF posting comes amid heightened border security priorities
The appointments were cleared by the Ministry of Home Affairs based on respective cadre clearance.
