Jammu/Leh, Jan 16:
Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh officially assumed charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) for the Union Territory of Ladakh today afternoon. A 1996-batch officer of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre, Singh returns from central deputation to lead the police establishment in the strategically vital frontier region.
From IIT Delhi to Top Cop
An IIT Delhi graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering, Singh brings a unique blend of technical expertise and seasoned field experience to his new role. His appointment follows his repatriation from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), where he recently served as Additional Director General (ADG).
Singh takes over the mantle from S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS 1995), who has been moved to Arunachal Pradesh as its new DGP.
A Decorated Career in Counter-Terrorism
Mukesh Singh is widely regarded as an expert in internal security and counter-insurgency. His career is marked by several high-stakes assignments:
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J&K Field Experience: Served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in some of the most sensitive, terrorism-affected districts including Pulwama, Reasi, Poonch, and Jammu.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA): He was a key member of the core founding team that established the NIA. During his tenure at the agency, he served as SP, DIG, and IG, overseeing high-profile terror investigations.
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Strategic Leadership: Previously served as ADGP Jammu Zone, where he was instrumental in maintaining law and order during the transition following the abrogation of Article 370.
Beyond his operational roles, Singh is a published author and academic contributor to the field of policing. He co-authored the book Police Operations and has published several research papers on the investigation of encounter killings and anti-terrorist operations, which are frequently used in law enforcement training modules.
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ decision to post such a decorated officer to Ladakh is seen as a move to strengthen border security and streamline the policing mechanism in the high-altitude Union Territory.
