Nalin Prabhat was born on March 14, 1968, in Thungri village, Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

Prabhat will assume the role of DGP from October after RR Swain retires on September 30

The 55-year-old has been serving as the NSG DG since April 2024. 

Prabhat's strategic approach to law enforcement is expected to bring a new dynamic to the security landscape in the region

Prabhat has a distinguished career marked by multiple accolades, including three Police Gallantry Medals and the Parakram Padak.

He has extensively served in the CRPF as he headed its Kashmir region deployment as the IG operations and ADG.

Sh.Nalin Prabhat, IPS (AP:1992) is appointed as DGP, Jammu & Kashmir w.e.f. 01.10.2024 and till further orders,” the order added.

Prabhat is set to succeed Swain as the new DGP of Jammu and Kashmir starting October 1, 2024.