Developments are seen by many as a precursor to the Assembly election in the Union Territory that has to be held before September 30, a deadline set by the Supreme Court
Known for his tough stand against subversive elements, Nalin Prabhat served in the maoist affected areas of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in various capacities.
CV Anand (Telangana cadre - 1991 batch), Jitender (Telangana - 1992) and Nalin Prabhat (Andhra Pradesh- 1992) are among the 14 officers who are elevated as the Additional DGPs.