<p>New Delhi: Senior IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, Sonali Mishra, on Friday assumed charge as the new director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), marking a historic first in the force’s 143-year journey, the Railway Ministry said.</p><p>The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026.</p><p>“An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Ms Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service to the post. Prior to this assignment, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) with the additional charges of ADG, Police Training; Research Institute, Bhopal and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal,” it said.</p>.Hashish oil worth Rs 70 lakh seized at Yelahanka railway station in Bengaluru .<p>“1993 batch IPS officer also served in the CBI, BSF and has international exposure of having served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. She has been honoured with prestigious awards, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service,” it added.</p><p>The Railway Protection Force, mandated with the security of railway property, passenger safety and crime prevention across one of the world's largest rail networks, stands to benefit from her visionary and inclusive leadership, the ministry said.</p><p>On assuming charge, Mishra expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the values of vigilance, courage and service.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Senior IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, Sonali Mishra, on Friday assumed charge as the new director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), marking a historic first in the force’s 143-year journey, the Railway Ministry said.</p><p>The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her appointment as the director general (DG), RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026.</p><p>“An officer known for her professionalism, dedication and leadership across key policing roles, Ms Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service to the post. Prior to this assignment, she served as Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment) with the additional charges of ADG, Police Training; Research Institute, Bhopal and Director of the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal,” it said.</p>.Hashish oil worth Rs 70 lakh seized at Yelahanka railway station in Bengaluru .<p>“1993 batch IPS officer also served in the CBI, BSF and has international exposure of having served with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo. She has been honoured with prestigious awards, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service,” it added.</p><p>The Railway Protection Force, mandated with the security of railway property, passenger safety and crime prevention across one of the world's largest rail networks, stands to benefit from her visionary and inclusive leadership, the ministry said.</p><p>On assuming charge, Mishra expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the values of vigilance, courage and service.</p>
