NEW DELHI, Aug 1: Sonali Mishra, a 1983 batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, on Friday assumed charge as the new director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), marking a historic first in the force’s 143-year journey, the Railway Ministry said.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026.
“An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Ms. Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service to the post. Prior to this assignment, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) with the additional charges of ADG, Police Training & Research Institute, Bhopal and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal,” the ministry said in a press note.
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