Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat gets extension as IG of SPG

The central deputation tenure of Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat (IPS:1998:GJ) as Inspector General (IG) in the Special Protection Group (SPG) has been extended for one year. An order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (February 13, 2024), mentioned that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal from the Office of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, to extend Mr. Bhagat’s deputation tenure as IG of SPG for one year beyond May 20, 2024.