Rakesh Asthana takes charge as Delhi CP, to focus on core policing, teamwork

Asthana was Director-General, Border Security Force (BSF) and Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the government of India. He previously held the positions of Special Director, CBI, and Director-General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Earlier in Gujarat, he served as Commissioner of Police in Surat and Vadodra cities.

New Delhi: The newly appointed Commissioner of Delhi Police Rakesh Asthana was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour by the police force upon his arrival to take charge at the Delhi Police headquarters here. "I took charge as the Delhi Police commissioner today. My focus will be on basic policing. If we do this, there would a sense of satisfaction among the public and law and order situation can be maintained. We will handle specialized problems as per Standard Operating Protocols," Asthana told reporters. Asthana was Director-General, Border Security Force (BSF) and Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), government of India. He previously held the positions of Special Director, CBI, and Director-General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Earlier in Gujarat, he served as Commissioner of Police in Surat and Vadodra cities. Asthana did his graduation and post-graduation from St. John’s College, Agra.