Senior IPS officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti takes over the charge of Director General CISF

New Delhi, August 31

Senior IPS officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti took over the charge as Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on August 31.

Bhatti is an IPS officer of the 1990 batch from the Bihar Cadre.

Prior to his appointment as DG CISF, Shri Rajwinder Singh Bhatti was serving as the Director General of Bihar Police, where he was known for his strategic acumen and leadership in managing complex law and order challenges.

As the 31st  Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force, Rajwinder Singh Bhatti brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and expertise. 

Rajwinder Singh Bhatti is a Chartered Accountant with an M.Phil degree. He joined the Indian Police Service in 1990 at the age of 25 and was assigned to the Bihar cadre. 

Over his distinguished 34-year career, he has held numerous important and sensitive positions in Bihar and on Central Deputation to the Government of India. He served as the City SP of Patna and SP in Jehanabad, Gopalganj, and Purnia. He has also held key positions such as SP (Siwan), IG (Patna Zone), IG (Security). During Central deputation he has held the position of    Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in Air Authority of India (AAI). His extensive experience in diverse roles has equipped him with a profound understanding of security management, operational strategy, and public administration.

He has been decorated with the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service in the year 2006 and President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2014.

Upon his arrival at the CISF Headquarters, New Delhi, Shri Bhatti was warmly received by Shri Praveer Ranjan, ADG (APS), Kundan Krishnan, ADG (North), P. S. Ranpise, ADG (HQ) and other senior officers of the CISF. 

A Ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to mark the occasion, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by the Force.

After assumption of charge Rajwinder Singh Bhatti interacted with the senior officers of CISF and chaired a  meeting to go through the functioning of the CISF. 

Addressing the senior officers, DG CISF emphasized his commitment to enhance  the professionalism and welfare measures within the Force. He outlined his vision to further strengthen CISF capabilities in safeguarding the nation’s critical infrastructure, including airports, nuclear installations and other vital assets, while also prioritizing the well-being of the personnel who serve diligently to keep the flag of the Force flying high.

Under his leadership, CISF is poised to continue its journey of service excellence, adapting to the evolving security landscape and ensuring the safety of critical assets and citizens alike.

CISF with its mandate to provide security to major critical infrastructures/ installations in the country, looks forward to achieving new milestones under the dynamic leadership of Shri Rajwinder Singh Bhatti. His appointment as the DG CISF is expected to bolster the Force operational capabilities to achieve newer milestones of professional excellence.