Anurag Garg Appointed New Director General of Narcotics Control Bureau

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Anurag Garg, an IPS officer of the 1993 batch, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

An Overview of the News

• Before this appointment, Garg served as the Additional Director General in the Border Security Force (BSF) at its headquarters in New Delhi.

• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order stating that Garg's appointment is on a deputation basis, effective until May 23, 2026, or until further orders.

Background of NCB

• The Narcotics Control Bureau, established in 1986, operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, focusing on combating drug trafficking and illegal substance use in accordance with the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

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