Who is IPS Rajesh Kumar? Meet Arunachal Pradesh's new Director General of Police who previously served in J&K, CRPF

Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajesh Kumar has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh as per an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Who is IPS Rajesh Kumar?

Rajesh Kumar is a 1995 batch IPS officer of AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories).

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his early repatriation from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to its parent cadre AGMUT, News18 reported.

Acting DGP Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal has been transferred to Delhi, according to news agency ANI. Subsequently, Rajesh Kumar, who is returning from central deputation, was appointed as the DGP of Arunachal Pradesh.

As per the order dated November 3, the posting of two 1995 cadre IPS AGMUT officers has been approved with immediate effect and till further orders.

From Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh

According to a News18 report, Kumar has experience in handling law and order situations and security operations in militancy-hit regions, particularly Jammu and Kashmir.

He has held key roles in Jammu and Kashmir as IG, ADG and SD CRPF handling and monitoring many terrorist encounters.

Earlier, he served as DIG North Kashmir, covering Baramulla area, IGP Jammu zone and IG Special Security Group (SSG).

According to News18, he was also associated with the Jammu and Kashmir security network and gained extensive field experience in conflict and counter-insurgency operations.

Kumar joined CRPF on central deputation around March 2018 as Inspector General (IG). In June 2019, after the Pulwama attack, he was appointed IG CRPF (Operations), Kashmir, a key position during a sensitive period for security forces in the region, the report added.

During his tenure in the CRPF, Kumar also served as IG (Administration) at the Force Headquarters around 2023.

He was subsequently promoted as Additional Director General (ADG) and promoted as Special Director General (Spl. DG), CRPF in September 2026 on in-situ basis, the report added.

His central deputation was reportedly extended several times before the final decision to repatriate him to his parent cadre.

Kumar’s service has also been recognized with several police awards. These include the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry in 2010, the Police Medal for Merit in 2011, and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2018.

Deputy CM of Arunachal Pradesh welcomes IPS Rajesh Kumar

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein welcomed the new DGP Rajesh Kumar and wished him a successful tenure.

Mein wrote on X, “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Rajesh Kumar, IPS (1995: AGMUT) on his appointment as Director General of Police (DGP), Arunachal Pradesh.”

“I wish you all the best as you take on this important responsibility. May your leadership further strengthen the state’s law and order, public safety and police services. Wishing you a successful tenure!,” wrote the Deputy Chief Minister.