In a significant development for Maharashtra’s security apparatus, senior IPS officer Nawal Bajaj has been appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The position had been vacant since March following the transfer of IPS officer Sadanand Date to the National Investigation Agency. Nawal Bajaj, a 1995 batch IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, was previously serving as Joint Director at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on central deputation. His return to the state comes after the Supreme Court’s approval to repatriate him from the CBI. Bajaj’s appointment underscores the state’s commitment to strengthening its counter-terrorism efforts.
This snippet captures the key points of Nawal Bajaj’s appointment and his background, focusing on the implications for Maharashtra’s security operations.
Nawal Bajaj, a seasoned IPS officer with extensive experience in Maharashtra Police, has been appointed as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Bajaj, a 1995 batch IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, returns to the state following a distinguished career that included key positions within the Mumbai Police. His previous roles in Mumbai Police include Joint Commissioner of Police (Admin), Additional Commissioner of Police (Special Branch), Additional Commissioner (Protection & Security), Additional Commissioner (South Region), and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1). Bajaj’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the transfer of IPS officer Sadanand Date to the National Investigation Agency earlier this year, reaffirming Maharashtra’s commitment to enhancing its counter-terrorism efforts.
This version highlights Nawal Bajaj’s significant roles within the Mumbai Police force, providing context to his appointment as ADG of Maharashtra ATS.
