Ajay Bhatnagar (IPS: 1989: JH) has been appointed to the post of Director General (Investigation) at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Previously serving as the Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), his tenure in the CBI was originally scheduled until his retirement on November 20, 2024. However, with his lateral shift to NHRC, his stint at CBI has been shortened.
As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ajay Bhatnagar is appointed as DG (Investigation), NHRC, effective from his date of assumption until November 30, 2024, which marks his superannuation or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.