New Delhi: Former Haryana Police chief IPS Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the force tasked with guarding India’s frontier with China.
According to the official order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Kapoor’s appointment to the top post until October 31, 2026, the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He will hold the position in Level-17 of the pay matrix.
Kapoor, a 1990-batch officer of the Haryana cadre, succeeds IPS Praveen Kumar, who has been named the new Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF).
Praveen Kumar, a 1993-batch officer of the West Bengal cadre, will serve as DG, BSF until September 30, 2030, the date of his retirement, or until further orders. He has been appointed to the post in Level-16 of the pay matrix.
Kumar had been holding the additional charge of DG, BSF since November 30, following the superannuation of Daljit Singh Chawdhary.
The ITBP plays a key role in securing India’s long and sensitive border with China, especially in high-altitude and challenging terrain.
The BSF is responsible for safeguarding India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
