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]
Early life and education
Nalin Prabhat was born in 1968 in the Thungri 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]
References
- ^ a b c “Nalin Prabhat’s Biodata” (PDF). policeuniversity.ac.in.
- ^ “Nalin Prabhat appointed D-G of National Security Guard”. The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ “National Security Guard”. nsg.gov.in.
- ^ “Nalin Prabhat’s tenure as NSG chief cut short, sent to AGMUT cadre”. The Indian Express. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ “IPS Nalin Prabhat appointed new DGP of Jammu and Kashmir, set to assume charge from Oct 1”. The Indian Express. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ “मनाली से IPS अधिकारी नलिन प्रभात बने NSG के महानिदेशक”. punjabkesari.in.
- ^ “IPS Nalin Prabhat: मनाली के नलिन प्रभात बने एनएसजी प्रमुख, सीएम सुक्खू समेत स्थानीय नेताओं ने दी बधाई”. Amar Ujala.