IPS Officer Anupama Nilekar Chandra Appointed Director General (Investigation) of National Human Rights Commission
In a significant administrative decision, the Government of India has approved the appointment of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anupama Nilekar Chandra to the post of Director General (Investigation) at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Under the official order, Ms. Chandra has been entrusted with heading the investigation wing of the country’s apex human rights watchdog. In her new capacity, she will be responsible for supervising sensitive investigations into alleged human rights violations, coordinating with central and state law enforcement agencies, monitoring compliance with statutory mandates, and ensuring the timely disposal of complaints received by the Commission.
The Director General (Investigation) plays a pivotal role in strengthening institutional accountability and maintaining transparency in the functioning of public authorities. Ms. Chandra’s appointment is expected to bring enhanced professional oversight, procedural rigor, and administrative efficiency to NHRC’s investigative operations.
Her induction comes at a crucial time when the Commission is intensifying its focus on custodial justice, police accountability, prison reforms, and protection of civil liberties. Senior officials believe that her experience in policing and governance will significantly contribute to improving the responsiveness and credibility of NHRC’s investigative framework.
