On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka was accorded a farewell by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.
After completing a four-year tenure marked by a strong focus on counter-terrorism and internal security, the outgoing IB Director bid farewell to the country's premier domestic intelligence agency.
Deka is succeeded by Dr. Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who has been appointed for a two-year term. Dr Dixit, a native of Nashik in Maharashtra, served as the IB Special Director before his promotion and is considered an expert on counter-terrorism.
IMAGE: Amit Shah with Tapan Deka at his farewell in New Delhi, here and below. Photographs: @AmitShahX/ANI Photo
IMAGE: Amit Shah chats with Tapan Deka as Dr Mahesh Dixit, centre, and Mrs Deka look on.
IMAGE: A parting gift for Mr and Mrs Deka from the home minister.
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