In a high-profile transition for the Maharashtra Police, Mr. Sadanand Vasant Date, a distinguished 1990-batch IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF). Following the Supreme Court’s guidelines for stable leadership in top police posts, Mr. Date will serve a fixed two-year tenure. Known for his bravery during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and his extensive experience in anti-terrorism and investigations, his leadership comes at a crucial time for the state’s security and modernization efforts.
