Veteran IPS Officer to Replace R Prasad Meena Following Cabinet Approval
In a notable development, senior IPS officer Anand Swaroop (1992 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre) has been appointed Director General (Investigation) at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) based on a recommendation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, as per an official notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Transition in NHRC’s Investigation Wing
Mr. Swaroop will take over from R Prasad Meena (1993 batch, Arunachal Pradesh–Goa–Mizoram–Union Territories cadre), who has held the position since December 7, 2024, and is set to retire on July 31, 2025. Swaroop’s tenure is scheduled to commence on or after August 1, 2025, and continue until his superannuation on August 31, 2029, unless modified by future orders.
Career Trajectory and Background
Anand Swaroop is presently posted at the DGP Headquarters in Lucknow, awaiting formal assignment since his elevation to the Director General rank on May 31, 2025. His promotion occurred alongside that of fellow IPS officers Ashutosh Pandey (1992 batch) and Neera Rawat (1993 batch), following the retirement of three senior DG-ranked officers. While Pandey and Rawat have since taken up prominent roles, Swaroop’s appointment to the NHRC now marks the culmination of that transition.
