Before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, in a major step, the Central Government has appointed the famous IPS officer of 1990 Maharashtra cadre Sadanand Vasant Date to the post of DG of National Investigation Agency (NIA). Sadanand Vasant Date is in the headlines after the Central Government issued orders for the appointment of Date and two other IPS officers in different agencies.
Maharashtra 1990 cadre IPS Sadanand Date appointed Director General of NIA | Date at present heads the state Anti Terror Squad (ATS) pic.twitter.com/F2nek4qnc6
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He was awarded the President’s Police Medal for his bravery and intelligence during the 26/11 attacks. Now when he has got the command of NIA which is investigating against terrorism, Naxalism, extremism, banned organizations like Indian Popular Front and Khalistani terrorists across the country as well as in America, Britain, Canada, it is believed that the internal security Now NIA is going to take more rapid action in the case.
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His bravery helped capture Ajmal Kasab alive
On the night of 26 November 2008, when Mumbai city was attacked by 10 terrorists, 1990 batch IPS officer Sadanand Date was among the few officers who were the first to reach the spot targeted by the terrorists and engaged in retaliatory action till the end. are. It was Date’s bravery and understanding in difficult circumstances, due to which the hostages captured by Abu Ismail and Ajmal Kasab could be rescued. Then Kasab was arrested as the only surviving terrorist.
Ultimately, due to Date’s bravery and wisdom, the hostages, who were being taken by the terrorists to be used as shields, were saved. The senior police officer was later awarded the President’s Police Medal for gallantry.
Has held crucial posts in CRPF, IB and ATS
It is to be noted that Sadanand Vasant, the current chief of Maharashtra ATS (until his appointment as DG of NIA), has also worked as DIG in the Central Bureau of Investigation and IG (Ops) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He has also held the post of Police Commissioner of Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai-Virar cities near Mumbai.
As the head of the Mumbai Crime Branch a few years ago, Date was instrumental in taking out the Ravi Pujari gang, marking the beginning of an incredible career. He has stayed out of the spotlight and has chosen to lead a modest life.
What had he said about 26/11 Attack?
After this terrorist attack, the IPS officer had said in an interview, “26/11 attack is the most challenging incident of my career and it will remain with me throughout my life. I tried to do whatever was best to the best of my ability.”
