Sadanand Vasant Date, a decorated officer known for his valor during the 26/11 Mumbai attack, has assumed leadership of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), succeeding Dinkar Gupta. Date, a 1990 IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre, previously led the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Maharashtra and held various key positions in the state.
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Sadanand Vasant Date has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Date will succeed Dinkar Gupta, who is due to superannuate on March 31. Rajeev Kumar Sharma will be appointed as the Director General of the Bureau of Police Research & Development.