Former National Investigation Agency (NIA) director general Sadanand Date has been appointed as Maharashtra’s director general of police (DGP) for a two-year term. Date, a 1990 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, will succeed Rashmi Shukla on January 3. The government order states that Date’s appointment is for two years, regardless of his retirement date.
Date, known for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, served as the chief of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) until March 2024. He then led NIA in New Delhi before returning to Maharashtra recently at the state government’s request. Date’s appointment as DGP comes amid ongoing local body elections in the state.
A doctorate holder in Economic Offences from Pune University, Date has a distinguished career history. He specialized in economic and organized crime and has held key positions in various law enforcement agencies, including the Mumbai Police and CBI. Born into a modest family, Date overcame challenges to achieve success, with his mother working as a domestic helper during his childhood.
