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Recently, who has been appointed as the new head of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)?
Amit Garg
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Amit Garg
Senior IPS officer Amit Garg has been appointed as the new Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a premier nodal agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data as defined by the Indian Penal Code and Special and Local Laws. The appointment of a senior IPS officer to this position is critical for driving the modernization of police forces and enhancing the digital repository of criminal records across India. This change in leadership ensures continuity in the implementation of the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
Appointment: Amit Garg appointed as Director of NCRB
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Function: Managing crime statistics and police technology data
Jurisdiction: National level, headquarter in New Delhi
A is correct тАФ Senior IPS officer Amit Garg was appointed as the Director of the National Crime Records Bureau in September 2026.
Remember that the NCRB is responsible for the 'Crime in India' report; linking this agency to the ICJS (a pillar of digital justice) will help you distinguish its role from the National Investigation Agency (NIA).