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1. Who took over the additional charge of the Director General Border Security Force (BSF) on August 3, 2024?
Daljit Singh Chawdhary, who is the Director General of Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB), took over the additional charge of the Director General Border Security Force (BSF) on August 3, 2024. Chawdhary, an Indian Police Service officer of the 1990 batch from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has had a distinguished career, including central deputation roles and significant accolades such as 4 police medals for Gallantry, the police medal for meritorious service, the President’s police medal for distinguished service, and the Ati Utkrisht seva medal. His extensive experience and accomplishments have prepared him for this significant leadership role in the BSF.