HP‑cadre IPS officer Venugopal appointed as CBI Special Director

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the promotion of two senior officers to the rank of Special Director, with Himachal Pradesh‑cadre IPS officer Venugopal among them. The decision was communicated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and is expected to take effect shortly. As Special Director, Venugopal will assist the CBI Director in overseeing investigations that span across states and handle high‑profile cases. The other officer appointed to the post was not named in the release. The move reflects the government’s effort to strengthen the agency’s leadership ahead of upcoming major probes.