Sadanand Vasant Date (IPS:1990:MH), currently serving as the Anti-Terrorism Squad Chief of Maharashtra, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This significant move was confirmed through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The appointment comes following the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which has endorsed Date’s tenure as the Director General (DG) of the NIA until his scheduled retirement on December 31, 2026. In assuming this role, Date will succeed Dinkar Gupta (IPS:1987:PB), who is set to retire on March 31.
This transition marks a pivotal moment in Date’s career, as he steps into a crucial leadership position within the national security apparatus. With his extensive experience in counter-terrorism operations and law enforcement, Date’s appointment is expected to further bolster the NIA’s capabilities in combating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
