The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially appointed RR Swain as the Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir until September 30, 2024. Swain, who previously held the additional charge of the DGP position, will now assume full responsibilities.

Swain's appointment comes amidst a recent increase in terror activities in the Jammu region. Notable incidents include an attack on an army convoy in Kathua and encounters in Doda and Udhampur.

A 1991 batch IPS officer Mr. Swain also served as Special DG CID and the Intelligence Chief of Jammu and Kashmir since June 2020.