IPS Officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti Assumes Charge As CISF Director General

New Delhi: Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajwinder Singh Bhatti on Saturday took over the charge of Director General (DG), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Upon his arrival at the CISF Headquarters, a ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to mark the occasion. 

After the assumption of charge, Bhatti interacted with the senior officers of the CISF and emphasised his commitment to enhancing the professionalism and welfare measures within the CISF. 

DG Bhatti 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 prioritising the well-being of the personnel who serve diligently to keep the flag of the Force flying high.

Who is Rajwinder Singh Bhatti?

Rajwinder Singh Bhatti has been appointed as the 31st Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Before this role, he served as the Director General of Bihar Police, where he was recognized for his strategic insight and effective management of complex law and order issues. An IPS officer from the 1990 batch in the Bihar Cadre, Bhatti is also a Chartered Accountant with an M.Phil degree.

Over his 34-year career, Bhatti has held various crucial and sensitive positions within Bihar and on Central Deputation with the Government of India. His roles have included City Superintendent of Police (SP) in Patna, and SP in Jehanabad, Gopalganj, and Purnia. He has also served as SP of Siwan, Inspector-General (IG) of Patna Zone, and IG (Security). During his Central Deputation, he was Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at the Airports Authority of India (AAI). His broad experience has given him a deep understanding of security management, operational strategy, and public administration.

Bhatti has been honored with the President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2006 and the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2014.