New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- In a significant move, the Central government has assigned additional charge of Border Security Force (BSF) Director General to Praveen Kumar, currently serving as the chief of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

The move comes after the superannuation of 1990-batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre Daljit Singh Chaudhary on November 30, 2025. Kumar will remain in additional charge of BSF DG until a permanent successor is appointed or further orders are issued.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has assigned the additional responsibilities of BSF Director General to Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the West Bengal cadre. The arrangement will be effective from November 30.

An office memorandum of the MHA ment...