Anil Dhasmana to be RAW’s new chief, Rajiv Jain to head IB

Dhasmana, a 1981-batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IPS officer, is renowned for his expertise on Balochistan and counter terrorism. He has been with RAW for the last 23 years during which he has served on important desks including Pakistan. RAW looks after the external intelligence of the country.

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On the other hand, Jharkhand cadre IPS officer Jain will take over the reins of IB on January 1 after the incumbent Sharma completes his two-year tenure on December 31.

Rajiv, a recipient of President’s Police Medal, has served in various departments of the IB including the sensitive Kashmir desk. He was advisor to the previous NDA government’s interlocutor on Kashmir K C Pant when talks were held with separatist leaders like Shabbir Shah.

With inputs from PTI

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