West Bengal's Next Intelligence Chief? A Cyber Expert's Name Tops the List

ADG Cyber Ashok Kumar Prasad is reportedly a frontrunner for the role of Intelligence Chief in West Bengal; he is a 1998-batch IPS officer.

May 23, 2026 - 09:06
May 23, 2026 - 09:13
West Bengal's Next Intelligence Chief? A Cyber Expert's Name Tops the List

Speculation is mounting in the upper echelons of West Bengal's administrative circles over who will next lead the state's intelligence apparatus. Among the names generating the most buzz is Ashok Kumar Prasad, currently serving as Additional Director General (Cyber), who is being seriously considered for the post of Intelligence Chief. A 1998-batch Indian Police Service officer of the West Bengal cadre, Prasad is seen as a strong contender given his expertise in cyber security and law enforcement leadership. An official confirmation is awaited.