The Narendra Modi government has made three big appointments on 24 June 2022. Tapan Kumar Deka, the head of counter-terrorist operations in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), will now take over as the new chief of the IB. Parameswaran Iyer has been appointed as the CEO of NITI Aayog. The tenure of current CEO Amitabh Kant ends on June 30.
Apart from this, one year extension has been given to RAW Secretary Samant Kumar Goel. Let us tell you that the new Chief of IB, Tapan Deka is considered a confidant of Amit Shah and is very special to NSA Ajit Doval. Let’s know about them…
Special director was made in the year 2021
Tapan Kumar Deka was still posted in IB. He was posted as Special Director in Intelligence Bureau in June last year. On June 23, the Cabinet Committee on Appointments had promoted Tapan Deka and handed over the post. Let us inform that along with Tapan, 14 other officers were also promoted then.
Very special officer of NSA Ajit Doval
Tapan Deka, who served as the National Anti Terror Wing and All Anti Terror Operation Head in the IB from 2006 to 2012, has been very close to NSA Ajit Doval. It is said that during his entire career, he is one of the very special officers of NSA Doval.
Tapan Deka Tops Top Spy
Coming from Tezpur in Assam, Tapan Deka is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh. Tapan Deka was looking after the work of Additional Director before his promotion. Deka has devoted most of his career to the IB. Tapan Deka is counted among the top spy of IB. They have been posted in many countries.
Was refused to become DGP
Deka joined the Indian Intelligence Bureau in 1998 and since then has never been seen in a police uniform. Let us tell you that Deka had denied being the Director General of Police of Himachal Pradesh despite being a senior IPS officer.
Excellent record in academic career
According to the records, Tapan Deka has had a stellar academic career. In the year 1978, he had qualified high school and also cleared the UPSC exam in his very first attempt. After that he never looked back.
He was the front leader of All Assam Student Union
Tapan Deka was the front leader of the All Assam Students Union before becoming an officer. Not only this, Deka played a big and decisive role in the Assam movement.
Played a big role against terrorism
Tapan Deka has played a major role in the fight against terror. Deka has also worked as the head of Counter Terrorism, Global and National Terrorism Wing in IB. In view of this, Tapan Deka was entrusted with the task of winning the new challenge in Kashmir. Which he did well.