Tapan Kumar Deka, the Director of India’s Intelligence Bureau and a veteran counter-terrorism expert, has been granted a one-year extension until June 2026. This is his second extension since taking office in July 2022, reflecting the government’s trust in his leadership amid ongoing national security challenges.

Key Points:

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Deka’s extension on May 20, 2025, extending his tenure until June 30, 2026, or until further orders.
• Deka originally took charge in July 2022 for a two-year term, and this extension will make him the longest-serving IB chief since the two-year tenure was fixed in 2005.
• The extension follows heightened security concerns after India’s May 7 military action against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
• Deka has over 20 years of experience in counter-terrorism, including key roles during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and operations against the Indian Mujahideen.
• The government’s decision emphasizes continuity and stability in India’s internal security leadership during a sensitive period.