Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Rakesh Aggarwal Appointed NIA Director General
A senior police officer named Rakesh Aggarwal has been chosen to be the head of a special agency called the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
He has been working in this agency for a while and has now been given the main leadership role.
He is from a group of police officers called the 1994 batch and is from Himachal Pradesh.
This agency deals with important cases, especially those related to terrorism.
He is known for his expertise in counter-terrorism and has handled many complex cases.
His appointment is until he retires on August 31, 2028.
Rakesh Aggarwal, a 1994 batch IPS officer, appointed as NIA Director General.
Currently serving as Special Director General in the NIA.
Holding additional charge of DG, NIA, before the appointment.
Belongs to the Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Appointment approved for a tenure up to August 31, 2028.
- Who
- Rakesh Aggarwal, a 1994 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre
- What
- Appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To lead the anti-terror agency as its chief
Appointment Details
Background and Expertise
Appointment and Tenure
Appointment Details
Rakesh Aggarwal was appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with a tenure up to August 31, 2028, the date of his superannuation.
Background and Expertise
He was previously holding the additional charge of DG, NIA, after the premature repatriation of Sadanand Vasant Date to Maharashtra.
Professional Background
Appointment Details
Aggarwal is a 1994 batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre and currently serves as Special Director General in the NIA.
Background and Expertise
He is considered an expert in counter-terrorism, terror financing, and radicalization matters, known for handling complex internal security cases.
- Name
- Rakesh Aggarwal
- Designation
- Director General, NIA
- Previous Role
- Special Director General, NIA
- Batch
- 1994
- Cadre
- Himachal Pradesh
- Agency
- National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- Tenure End Date
- August 31, 2028
- Expertise
- Counter-terrorism, terror financing, radicalization
Sources
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