Sadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra's New DGP, Replaces Rashmi Shukla

• IPS Sadanand Date to take charge as Maharashtra's new Director General of Police on January 3, replacing Rashmi Shukla.
• A 1990-batch IPS officer with 32 years of experience, Date was previously the head of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
• Known for honesty and dedication, he investigated high-profile cases like the Pahalgam attack and Delhi bomb blasts.
• Served in various key roles including Mumbai Police Joint Commissioner, ATS head, and Police Commissioner of Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai-Virar.
• Injured during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, he was the first head of 'Force One' and established the Anti-Terrorism Cell.

Why It Matters: Sadanand Date, a decorated IPS officer, becomes Maharashtra's new DGP, bringing vast experience.