UP cadre IPS Vitul Kumar appointed as DG of CRPF | India News

NEW DELHI: Centre on Monday assigned senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar to officiate charge for the post of Director General of Central Reserve Police Force upon the retirement of the incumbent force chief Anish Dayal Singh on Dec 31. Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from UP cadre, is currently serving as Special DG of CRPF.
Kumar will hold the position until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever comes earlier, according to an office memorandum issued by ministry of home affairs.
Born on Aug 3, 1968, in Bhatinda, Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics. Throughout his career, he has held various significant positions within the police force. He was promoted to the rank of DIG on Feb 9, 2009, IG on Dec 31, 2012, and ADG on Jan 1, 2018. In Sept 2024, he was appointed as Special DG of CRPF against existing vacancies till his retirement on Aug 31, 2028.
Kumar’s service has been recognized with several honours, including President’s Police Medal awarded on Jan 26, 2021, and Police Medal on Aug 15, 2009. He has also received the Director General’s Commendation Disc in Silver on Jan 26, 2016, and in Gold on Jan 26, 2018.
Following the retirement of incumbent DG, Anish Dayal Singh, Kumar has been assigned officiating charge for post of DG of CRPF. He will serve in the capacity until regular appointment is made.