New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General Sanjay Singhal on Sunday assumed additional charge as chief of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

He succeeds Shatrujeet Kapur, who superannuated on October 31 after a distinguished career in public service.

The 1993-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer assumed additional charge as Director General of the ITBP, in accordance with the orders of the Central Government. On assuming charge at Force Headquarters, Singhal took the salute and inspected the ceremonial Guard of Honour.

Singhal brings over three decades of experience in policing, administration and national security. During his distinguished career, Singhal has held several key assignmen...