26/11 Hero Sadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra's New DGP; Takes Charge Jan 3

• Sadanand Date, a 26/11 hero and decorated officer, appointed new DGP of Maharashtra, taking charge on January 3.
• The 1990 batch IPS officer will succeed Rashmi Shukla and serve a fixed two-year tenure as head of the 200,000-strong force.
• During the 26/11 attacks, Date, then Additional Commissioner of Police, was severely injured while engaging terrorists Ajmal Kasab and Abu Ismail.
• Honored with the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, he still carries metallic splinters from that night.
• Brings vast experience from Maharashtra ATS, Mumbai Police, CBI, and CRPF, and holds a doctorate in Economic Offences.

Why It Matters: 26/11 hero Sadanand Date appointed Maharashtra DGP, bringing vast experience to lead the force.