The central government has announced a fresh round of appointments, posting three senior IPS officers to key positions in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). These appointments have been made at the DIG and IG levels in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Border Security Force (BSF).
According to the notification issued on Friday, senior IPS officer Deepak Barnwal (IPS: 2010: BH) has been appointed as DIG in the SSB on central deputation.
Barnwal has previously served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bihar’s Madhubani, Aurangabad, and Lakhisarai districts. But it was his stint in Aurangabad that brought recognition to his leadership quality after he effectively led anti-Naxal operations.
He has carved out a niche in maintaining high standards of administrative transparency. Barnwal has also handled specialized assignments like serving as SP in the Special Branch.
Similarly, Rajasthan cadre IPS officer Adarsh Sidhu (IPS: 2012: RJ) has been assigned a new posting in the BSF as DIG on deputation.
Like Barnwal, Sidhu has also served as SP in different districts of Rajasthan, like Bhilwara, Tonk, Pali, and Bundi. He is known for his community-oriented policing approach and initiatives aimed at protecting child rights.
In addition to them, IPS officer Princee Rani (IPS: 2005:TR) has been appointed as IG in the Border Security Force (BSF) on a lateral-shift basis. She is currently serving as Inspector General (IG) in the National Security Guard (NSG). Her tenure in the BSF will continue up to February 5, 2029.
A recipient of the President’s Medal for Meritorious Service in 2025, Rani has had a distinguished career and held several key positions in Tripura, including senior positions like IG (administration) and DIG (traffic).
These appointments are, however, part of routine cadre management and deputation processes. The inclusion of these three officers is expected to enhance operational efficiency in the two wings of the CAPFs.
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