Rashmi Ranjan Swain, a distinguished IPS officer from the 1991 batch is poised to assume the esteemed role of Director General of Police (DGP) for the J&K Police force on October 31
Rashmi Ranjan Swain is set to succeed Dilbag Singh who will retire as the longest-serving Police chief of J&K on the same day. Swain’s tenure as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in both Srinagar and Jammu showcases his extensive experience.
Who is IPS Rashmi Ranjan (RR) Swain new J&K DGP biography, age, family, education and batch
Rashmi Ranjan Swain Appointed In-charge DGP of Jammu & Kashmir
1991-batch IPS officer RR Swain belongs to #Odisha pic.twitter.com/pI2TTenmlk
— Soumyajit Pattnaik (@soumyajitt) October 27, 2023
Congratulations to 1991-batch Senior IPS officer Shri Rashmi Ranjan Swain on his appointment as the Director General of Police (DGP) of J&K.
Shri Swain, who hails from Rourkela in Odisha, served as SSP of Srinagar, Jammu, Ramban, Poonch, and Leh when terrorism was at its peak… pic.twitter.com/MSPkJMJRNm
— Arup Patnaik (@ArupPatnaikOMP) October 27, 2023
With over 15 years on central deputation, he has held pivotal positions including a notable foreign posting. The announcement of Swain’s appointment as the J&K Police chief is anticipated in the coming days, as per reliable sources. He has worked as CID chief in Jammu and Kashmir.
59-year-old Rashmi Ranjan Swain of the 1991 IPS batch was born in 1964 on 18 September to Kamdev Swain in Rourkela, Odisha. He is also known as RR Swain. Details related to his other family members are not known. He attended a local school and holds an MPhil degree. RR is 5ft 8in tall and 70 kg in weight.
Over the years, RR Swain has established a solid name inside the Indian Police Service. His path was characterized by commitment, tenacity, and an unwavering quest for greatness.
According to sources, Swain has always had a strong desire to serve his country. This desire was stoked by the tales of courageous police officers who served as role models for him when he was younger.
Rashmi Ranjan Swain career
Rashmi Ranjan Swain’s illustrious career includes serving as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in both Srinagar and Jammu, the respective capital cities. Over a span of more than 15 years, Rashmi Ranjan Swain has undertaken various pivotal roles even earning a prestigious foreign posting.
Reliable sources indicate that the announcement regarding Swain’s appointment as the J&K Police chief is imminent. Well-placed insiders have informed The Kashmiriyat that his name was the single recommendation from officials in the Jammu Kashmir administration to the Home Ministry.