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Major Shake-Up In Delhi Police's Anti-Terror Unit, Four DCPs Appointed In Special Cell To Reinforce Capital's Security
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The Delhi Police has carried out a major overhaul of its Special Cell, the city’s premier anti-terror and organised crime unit, by appointing four Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to head different ranges and divisions, the Indian Express reported.
According to an order issued on 30 August, DCP Manishi Chandra will take charge of Counter Intelligence (CI) and Counter Terrorism (CT). Chandra earlier served as Officer on Special Duty to former Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.
Newly inducted DCP Krishan Kumar, shifted from the Fourth Battalion of the Delhi Armed Police, has been assigned the Southwestern Range, Northern Range, and City Suspect Surveillance (CSS).
DCP Aalap Patel will supervise Headquarters, Southern Range, the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC), and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit.
DCP Amit Kaushik has been entrusted with the New Delhi Range, Eastern Range, and the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
All four officers will report to the Special Commissioner of Police through the Additional Commissioner of Police of the Special Cell.
In March, the then Commissioner Sanjay Arora had also assigned two Additional CPs to manage its ranges.
The Special Cell, set up in 1986, is tasked with detecting and preventing terrorism-related activities and organised crime in the capital.
Traditionally led by DANIPS (police service for the Union Territories) officers reporting to senior IPS officials, the unit has seen a gradual induction of IPS officers to bring in broader perspectives.
The post of full-time Special CP remains vacant after 1991-batch IPS officer Vivek Gogia retired on 31 July.
For now, 1994-batch IPS officer Rajesh Khurana, Special CP of DPHCL, holds additional charge of the unit.
