K Rajendra Kumar, a 1984 batch IPS officer, today took over the charge of Special Director General of Police (Coordination) Police Headquarters here.
Kumar will hold the charge of Special DGP, which has recently been created by the government, an official spokesman said.
Rajendra, who was presently posted as DG Prisons (J&K), has served the state in various capacities including Superintendent of Police Doda, Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, DIG Srinagar, IGP Kashmir, IGP Headquarters, IGP CID, IGP Jammu, ADGP CID and ADGP Armed, Law and Order in the state.
Kumar, during his service, has been awarded prestigious President's Police Medal for Meritorious Services, President's Police Medal for Gallantry, Sher-i-Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry, Sher-i-Kashmir Police Medal for Meritorious Services and President's Police Medal for distinguished Services, he said.
