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Jammu & Kashmir appoints new intelligence chief, former Vyapam probe supervisor
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 07:37 AM
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The state government has named a senior officer who oversaw the Vyapam investigation as the new chief of Jammu and Kashmir's intelligence agency.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the appointment of a new chief for its intelligence department. The officer selected has previously headed the high‑profile Vyapam investigation, a probe that uncovered large‑scale recruitment and admission irregularities in Madhya Pradesh.
His experience in handling complex, multi‑agency investigations is expected to strengthen the state's security apparatus, especially given the sensitive security environment in the region. The new chief will oversee intelligence gathering, threat assessment, and coordination with central agencies.
The appointment underscores the administration's focus on bringing seasoned administrators to key security posts. No further details about the officer's identity or the exact date of assumption of charge have been released.
His experience in handling complex, multi‑agency investigations is expected to strengthen the state's security apparatus, especially given the sensitive security environment in the region. The new chief will oversee intelligence gathering, threat assessment, and coordination with central agencies.
The appointment underscores the administration's focus on bringing seasoned administrators to key security posts. No further details about the officer's identity or the exact date of assumption of charge have been released.