Love Kumar appointed as Special Protection Group (SPG) Inspector General

Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Love Kumar has been appointed as the Special Protection Group (SPG) Inspector General (IG).

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The appointment is for a two-year term, as confirmed by an official notification from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
The recommendation for Love Kumar's appointment came from the Cabinet Secretariat's Office of the Secretary (Security) and was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Love Kumar, currently serving as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the SPG, will temporarily hold the position of IG through an upgrade of his rank.

Background and Profile of Love Kumar:

Love Kumar is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer belonging to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
He was born in 2004, indicating his tenure and experience within the police force.
Prior to his appointment as SPG Inspector General, he held the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the SPG.

Appointment of Umesh Chander Datta as Inspector General of Police:

Alongside Love Kumar's appointment, Umesh Chander Datta, also an IPS officer, has been named as the Inspector General of Police.
Datta's term is also for two years from the date he assumes office or until further directives are issued, whichever comes first.
This appointment was also made based on a statement from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

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