New Delhi (25.06.2026):Mahesh Dixit (IPS: 1993: AP) has been appointed as the new Director, Intelligence Bureau. The Andhra Pradesh Cadre officer spent crucial years serving as the chief of the IB's Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) in Srinagar, overseeing Jammu and Kashmir and Leh. He played a pivotal role in maintaining internal stability and tracking regional security challenges post the abrogation of Article 370.
Indianmandarins wrote about Mahesh Dixit getting the coveted job if the Centre doesn’t consider third term for the incumbent Tapan Kumar Deka (IPS: 1988: HP).
Mahesh Dixit to Succeed Tapan Kumar Deka as Intelligence Bureau Chief
By IndianMandarins - 2026-06-25 22:23:00
New Delhi (25.06.2026):Mahesh Dixit (IPS: 1993: AP) has been appointed as the new Director, Intelligence Bureau. The Andhra Pradesh Cadre officer spent crucial years serving as the chief of the IB's Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) in Srinagar, overseeing Jammu and Kashmir and Leh. He played a pivotal role in maintaining internal stability and tracking regional security challenges post the abrogation of Article 370.
Indianmandarins wrote about Mahesh Dixit getting the coveted job if the Centre doesn’t consider third term for the incumbent Tapan Kumar Deka (IPS: 1988: HP).