Who is Rakesh Aggarwal? Meet the New Chief of India's National Investigation Agency
Rakesh Aggarwal, a senior IPS officer from Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). With a tenure lasting until August 31, 2028, Aggarwal brings extensive experience from his previous role as special director general in the agency. This appointment marks a significant step in his career as he takes on the leadership of India's premier counter-terrorism organization. Read on to learn more about his background and the implications of this new role.
Jan 14, 2026, 22:52 IST
Rakesh Aggarwal Takes Charge as NIA Chief
New Delhi: On Wednesday, Rakesh Aggarwal, a senior officer of the Indian Police Service, was appointed as the new director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Aggarwal, who belongs to the Himachal Pradesh cadre and is part of the 1994 IPS batch, has been serving as the special director general within the anti-terrorism agency. He has also been managing the responsibilities of the NIA's DG position on an additional basis.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has sanctioned his role as DG of the NIA, which will extend until August 31, 2028, coinciding with his retirement date, as stated in a notification from the Personnel Ministry.