Chhattisgarh IPS Jitendra Shukla Appointed NSG Group Commander

• Chhattisgarh IPS officer Jitendra Shukla (2013 batch) appointed NSG Group Commander under central deputation.
• Ministry of Home Affairs directed state government to relieve him for the SP-level post.
• Shukla, originally from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is an Allahabad University alumnus known for his sharp policing.
• He has served as SP in Ambikapur, Mahasamund, Korba, Rajnandgaon, and Durg, and Addl SP in Sukma.
• NSG, formed in 1986, specializes in anti-terrorism operations and VVIP security.

Why It Matters: IPS Jitendra Shukla from Chhattisgarh takes on a crucial role as NSG Group Commander.