Vitul Kumar becomes the new Director General of CRPF, replacing Anish Dayal Singh.

The central government has appointed Vitul Kumar, a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, as the new Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Vitul Kumar will replace Anish Dayal Singh, who retires on December 31.

Government orders and tenure

According to the government order, Vitul Kumar will hold the charge of CRPF Director General until the appointment of the next regular officer or until further orders.

Vitul Kumar’s career and background

• Current Position:
  • Earlier, Vitul Kumar was posted as ADG Operations in CRPF Directorate in New Delhi.
  • September 2024: He was made the Special Director General of CRPF.
• education background:
  • Kumar has done B.Tech in Electronics Engineering.
• Native Residence:
  • He is originally from Bathinda, Punjab.
• Birth Year:
  • Vitul Kumar was born in 1968.

His new role in CRPF

CRPF is the largest paramilitary force in the country and plays an important role in internal security matters across the country.

• Primary Responsibilities:
  • To establish peace in areas affected by terrorism, Naxalism and extremism.
  • Ensuring security in special operations and sensitive areas.
• Expectations:
  Vitul Kumar’s technical expertise and leadership abilities are expected to improve the CRPF at strategic and operational levels.

Contribution of Anish Dayal Singh

The current DG, Anish Dayal Singh, made several important changes in the CRPF during his tenure.

• Retirement:
  His tenure ends on 31 December.
• Heritage:
  Singh’s contribution to the strategic strengthening of CRPF will be memorable.