Love Kumar appointed as Special Protection Group (SPG) Inspector General

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Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Love Kumar has been appointed as the Special Protection Group (SPG) Inspector General (IG).

An Overview of the News

• The appointment is for a two-year term, as confirmed by an official notification from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

• The recommendation for Love Kumar's appointment came from the Cabinet Secretariat's Office of the Secretary (Security) and was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

• Love Kumar, currently serving as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the SPG, will temporarily hold the position of IG through an upgrade of his rank.

Background and Profile of Love Kumar:

• Love Kumar is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer belonging to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.

• He was born in 2004, indicating his tenure and experience within the police force.

• Prior to his appointment as SPG Inspector General, he held the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the SPG.

Appointment of Umesh Chander Datta as Inspector General of Police:

• Alongside Love Kumar's appointment, Umesh Chander Datta, also an IPS officer, has been named as the Inspector General of Police.

• Datta's term is also for two years from the date he assumes office or until further directives are issued, whichever comes first.

• This appointment was also made based on a statement from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).