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flag Sadanand Date, a 26/11 hero, became Maharashtra’s new DGP in Dec 2025.

flag Sadanand Date, a 1990-batch IPS officer and hero of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has assumed charge as Maharashtra’s Director General of Police, succeeding Rashmi Shukla. flag Appointed on December 31, 2025, he will serve a two-year term leading a force of over 200,000. flag Known for his bravery during the 2008 attacks, where he led a team that confronted terrorists at Cama Hospital despite serious injuries, Date has held key roles including NIA director general, ATS chief, and senior positions in CBI and CRPF. flag A doctorate holder in economic offences and author of a Marathi book on policing, he rose from modest beginnings, excelling academically and clearing the UPSC. flag His appointment comes ahead of Maharashtra’s local body elections.

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