– Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, set to assume charge from October 1
– He will work as Special Director-General (DG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police till then
– Decision comes amid rising terror attacks in the Jammu region since June 9
– Prabhat is a three-time police gallantry medal winner and has previously headed the NSG and CRPF formations in Jammu and Kashmir
– Home Minister Amit Shah chaired meetings with senior officials to discuss new strategies in response to terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.