Aizawl, June 23, 2025: In a key reshuffle within the Indian Police Service (IPS), the Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed senior IPS officer Sharad Agarwal (1997-batch, AGMUT cadre) as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Mizoram, replacing Anil Shukla (1995-batch).
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Agarwal was serving as Special Commissioner of Police, Economic Offences Wing, Delhi Police. He is known for his extensive expertise in financial crime investigations and inter-agency coordination, including a notable tenure as Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - a role he held through extended assignments due to his performance.
Mr. Agarwal’s experience across policing roles in Union Territories and the CBI is expected to bring fresh strategic direction to law enforcement in Mizoram, a state grappling with unique border and socio-political challenges.
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Outgoing DGP Anil Shukla, who has been leading Mizoram Police since 2023, is being moved back to Delhi, though his next role is yet to be officially announced.
