Nalin Prabhat
Indian police officer
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Nalin Prabhat (born 14 March 1968[1]) is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1992 batch of Andhra Pradesh cadre. He served as the director general of the National Security Guard from 1 May 2024 to 15 August 2024.[2][3][4] Thereafter, he was transferred to AGMUT cadre to be appointed as director general of Jammu and Kashmir Police and took the charge on 1 October 2024.[5]
Nalin Prabhat | |
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| Director General J&K Police | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | R R Swain |
| Director General of the National Security Guard | |
| In office 1 May 2024 – 15 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | M. A. Ganapathy |
| Succeeded by | B.Srinivasan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 June 1968 Thungri Village, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Education | B.A (Honours) M.A |
| Alma mater | St.Stephen's College |
| Occupation | Director General of Police of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, former Director General of the National Security Guard  |
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Early life and education
Nalin Prabhat was born in 1968 in the dhungri Village of Manali.[6][7] He completed his B.A. (Honours) and M.A. from St. Stephen's College.[1]
Awards
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Prabhat has been awarded for his special contributions to the Indian government in his career.
- Police Medal for Gallantry with 2nd bar (ie three times)
- Parakram Padak (Wound Medal) | Police Medal for Distinguished Service
- Police Medal for Meritorious Service
- Antrik Suraksha Padak (AP)
- Antrik Suraksha Padak (J&K)
- Police (Spl Duty) Medal with Bar (J&K)
- Sainya Seva Medal with bar (i.e. two times)
Career
Prabhat served many positions in the central and state government in Andhra Pradesh.[1]