Sundarraj Pattilingam appointed NIA IG after spearheading Bastar anti-Maoist ops

Sundarraj Pattilingam, who led successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, has been appointed as the new Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This move highlights his expertise in counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism operations, crucial as the NIA tackles a range of national security threats. The transition underscores the government's confidence in his ability to handle complex investigations and his role in bolstering India's security framework.