In a significant development, the Government of India has extended the tenure of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, Praveen Sood, for an additional year. This decision, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, extends Mr. Sood’s term beyond his scheduled retirement date of May 25, 2025.
Key Fact: Praveen Sood, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Karnataka Cadre, will now serve as CBI Director until May 24, 2026.
- Name: Praveen Sood
- Position: Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Extension Period: One year (until May 24, 2026)
- Original Retirement Date: May 25, 2025
- Background: IPS officer, Karnataka Cadre