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Anurag Garg

  • 18 Sep 2024

On 17th September, 2024, Anurag Garg, a 1993 batch IPS officer was appointed as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

  • Anurag Garg, currently serving as Additional DG in the Border Security Force (BSF), has been appointed to lead the NCB on a deputation basis.
  • The appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), is effective from the date Garg assumes the position until May 23, 2026, or until further orders.
  • Garg is an officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre and brings extensive experience in law enforcement to the role.
  • The position of NCB head has been temporarily held by CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh following the retirement of S N Pradhan in August.
  • The NCB, which operates as the federal anti-narcotics agency, has offices throughout India.
  • The appointment comes at a critical time as the NCB continues its fight against drug-related crimes across the country.