26/11 Hero Sadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra DGP

• Sadanand Date, former NIA Director General, has been appointed as Maharashtra’s Director General of Police (DGP).
• A 1990-batch IPS officer, he is recognized as a 26/11 hero for rescuing a hostage from Ajmal Kasab and Abu Ismail.
• Awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry in 2008 for his actions during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
• Hailing from a humble background, he delivered newspapers as a child and earned a doctorate in economic offences.
• Held key positions in CRPF, IB, and Maharashtra ATS; established a social media monitoring lab in Mumbai.

Why It Matters: 26/11 hero Sadanand Date, known for gallantry and extensive experience, is now Maharashtra's DGP.