Praveen Sood is the new Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and he’s known for his expertise in tackling cybercrimes. However, he’s faced criticism from D.K. Shivakumar, the chief of Karnataka’s Congress, who accused him of favouring the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shivakumar also criticized Sood for filing cases against Congress leaders while not doing so against BJP leaders.

Sood became an IPS officer at the age of 22 and has held various positions in his career. He’s received several medals and honours for his service, including the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2011. He’s married to Vinita Sood, a social entrepreneur, and they have two daughters. One of their daughters, Ashita Sood, married cricketer Mayank Agarwal in 2022.

During his tenure as Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Sood launched an emergency response system called ‘Namma 100’ and a safety app named ‘Oshra Pink Hoysala’ to ensure the safety and security of women and children. Currently serving as the Director General of Police (DGP) in Karnataka, Sood brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role as CBI Director.