The Indian government has appointed Alok Kumar Mittal, a 1993 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre, as Director General of the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD).Mittal, currently serving as DG, Prisons, will head BPRD until June 2029 or his next posting.He has previously worked with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and led terror case investigations.

Amit Garg, IPS (Andhra Pradesh: 1993), will take charge of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), replacing Alok Ranjan, until his retirement in 2027.Sujeet Pandey, IPS (UP: 1994), will assume the role of director at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), succeeding Garg.Pandey's tenure will continue until his superannuation in 2028.These appointments come as BPRD oversees the implementation of three criminal laws across states and Union territories.The changes reflect the government's focus on strengthening police infrastructure and criminal justice systems.