New Delhi. Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rajiv, who goes by his first name, is the new chief of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) that guards India's vital installations including airports and nuclear establishments."Rajiv has been appointed as Director General, CISF," a home ministry spokesperson said.

The 1975 batch Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer is at present working as head of the National Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence.

Rajiv, an M.Sc in physics, will take over charge Jan 31 from outgoing CISF head N.R. Das, who is retiring.

The CISF is a 1.47-lakh strong paramilitary force that provides security to nuclear and space establishments, airports, seaports, power plants, sensitive government buildings and monuments.

(IANS)