{"id":1115,"date":"2026-01-03T19:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdiginews.com\/?p=1115"},"modified":"2026-01-03T19:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:29:24","slug":"26-11-hero-succeeds-rashmi-shukla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdiginews.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/26-11-hero-succeeds-rashmi-shukla\/","title":{"rendered":"26\/11 Hero Succeeds Rashmi Shukla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sadanand Date Takes Charge as Maharashtra\u2019s New DGP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b<strong>MUMBAI:<\/strong> A new chapter began for the Maharashtra Police Force on Saturday, January 3, 2026, as senior IPS officer <strong>Sadanand Date<\/strong> officially took charge as the <strong>Director General of Police (DGP)<\/strong>. A highly decorated officer from the 1990 batch, Date succeeds <strong>Rashmi Shukla<\/strong>, the state\u2019s first woman DGP, following the completion of her tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b<strong>A Legacy of Bravery: The Hero of 26\/11<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bSadanand Date is widely respected as one of India&#8217;s most disciplined and courageous officers. He is best known for his heroic role during the <strong>26\/11 Mumbai terror attacks<\/strong> in 2008. While posted as an Additional Commissioner, he fought terrorists at Cama Hospital, sustaining injuries while saving lives. For his conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the <strong>President&#8217;s Police Medal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bBefore his appointment as the state\u2019s top cop, he was on central deputation serving as the <strong>Chief of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b<strong>Distinguished Career and Key Postings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bWith decades of experience in law enforcement and counter-terrorism, Sadanand Date has held several high-profile positions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Director General, NIA:<\/strong> Led national-level investigations into terror-related activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Chief of ATS Maharashtra:<\/strong> Headed the state\u2019s Anti-Terrorism Squad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>First Commissioner of MBVV:<\/strong> Served as the founding Police Commissioner of the Mira-Bhayander-Vasai-Virar (MBVV) jurisdiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Mumbai Police:<\/strong> Held vital roles as Joint Commissioner (Law &amp; Order) and in the Crime Branch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b<strong>Strategic Leadership for the Next Two Years<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe appointment comes after the retirement of Rashmi Shukla on January 3, 2026. As per the established norms, Sadanand Date will have a fixed <strong>two-year tenure<\/strong> as the DGP of Maharashtra. His vast experience in both state and central agencies is expected to significantly bolster the state&#8217;s security apparatus and administrative transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u200b<strong>&#8220;Leading the Maharashtra Police Force is a matter of great honor. Ensuring state security and maintaining a transparent administration will be my topmost priorities,&#8221;<\/strong> said Sadanand Date after taking over the charge.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200b<strong>Key Highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>New DGP:<\/strong> Sadanand Date (1990 Batch IPS Officer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Predecessor:<\/strong> Rashmi Shukla (Retired Jan 3, 2026).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Tenure:<\/strong> 2 Years (Until December 2027).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Legacy:<\/strong> Known for 26\/11 bravery and expertise in counter-terrorism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bMUMBAI: A new chapter began for the Maharashtra Police Force on Saturday, January 3, 2026, as senior IPS officer Sadanand Date officially took charge as the Director General of Police (DGP). 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